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The things we do for love

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About “The things we do for love”

The Things We Do for Love is a story about Angela DeSaria Malone, a woman who, after years of trying to have a child and the subsequent collapse of her marriage, returns to her hometown and forms a deep bond with Lauren Ribido, a seventeen-year-old girl abandoned by her mother. The novel follows their evolving relationship as they navigate the challenges and emotional depth of forming a family through love and connection.

Praise for “The things we do for love”

“[Kristin] Hannah is superb at delving into her main characters’ psyches and delineating nuances of feeling.”

— The Washington Post Book World

“Wonderful . . . enormously touching . . . The warmth and complexities of these characters grab hold of the heartstrings.”

— RT Book Reviews

“Wrenching, convincing . . . bittersweet.”

— Publishers Weekly

Book details

Published
2004
Latest edition
2004 · ISBN 9780345467515
ISBN
9780345467515

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How many pages is The things we do for love?

The things we do for love by Kristin Hannah has 464 pages.

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