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In Leaving Yesterday, CBA best-selling author Kathryn Cushman delivers a cutting-edge tale of a mother's unfailing love. Hope flickers in Alicia Stewart's heart as her wayward son struggles to leave his drug-ridden past. But when past deeds come back to haunt him and the family, Alicia faces a wrenching dilemma. Stay silent, and keep her son-or risk everything in a quest for the truth. "[Leaving Yesterday] is a profoundly moving portrait of a mother's quest to protect her son at all costs. You won't soon forget this page-turner."- Romantic Times
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"Leaving Yesterday by Kathryn Cushman is a absorbing novel about a mother's love. Alisa Stewart has spent the last several years coping with the brutal murder of her eldest son and her younger son's ensuing descent into drug addiction. Kurt has dropped out of his parents' lives, so when a police detective stops by asking his whereabouts in regards to a murder, Alisa is sickened with fear. Kurt's subsequent phone call from rehab alleviates her fears, and she is thrilled to have hope in a future for him again. But when the questions about the murder continue, Alisa has to decide just how deep her love for Kurt runs. Cushman tackles a difficult topic with compassion and incisiveness. The reader exults and aches with Alisa in her quest to save her son. There are extra layers to the story with Alisa's career as a speaker about grief recovery and her faltering marriage. The story flows so naturally it's hard to believe that this isn't a nonfiction memoir. Cushman is a superb author."
— Clockstein (4 out of 5 stars)
Leaving Yesterday Listener Reviews
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" I liked the idea of this book. The thought of how far you will go as a mother to protect your child is an interesting one. It was a little "cheesy" . One of those books that was interesting enough to finish reading, but not one I would be telling everyone I know to read. "
— Heidi, 2/10/2014 -
" I initially disliked this story's portrayal of "church people', but was pleasantly surprised by the way my expectations were exceeded in the conclusion. "
— Sarah, 2/5/2014 -
" It was a faith based book about a drug addict who murdered the drug dealer. The addict's mother became involved when she found the evidence and made a bad decision about what to do with it, in order to save her son. This occurs a few years after her oldest son is killed in a violent crime. She is separated from a domineering husband and is struggling with making a living. Her one solace is her church and her friends there....and the neighbor who lives across the street. "
— Linda, 1/27/2014 -
" A really good book! It demonstrates the fact that "the truth will make you free", even when it seems that the truth would imprison you. "
— Angela, 1/19/2014 -
" Couldn't get into it til about half-way through. Only finished so I could move on to my next book in waiting. "
— Christine, 12/28/2013 -
" I liked the idea of this book. The thought of how far you will go as a mother to protect your child is an interesting one. It was a little "cheesy" . One of those books that was interesting enough to finish reading, but not one I would be telling everyone I know to read. "
— Heidi, 12/7/2013 -
" A really good book! It demonstrates the fact that "the truth will make you free", even when it seems that the truth would imprison you. "
— Angela, 11/10/2013 -
" Listened to. A little to depressing for me. "
— Janet, 11/1/2013 -
" The subject matter of this book is not light & fluffy; it's a look at a family which has broken apart after a child's death and the subsequent meltdown of an older sibling who then turns to drugs. What surprised me about this is that it's christian fiction and yet didn't flinch from taking a realistic look at these hard problems and flawed people. Leaving Yesterday is our book club's September selection--I can't wait for the discussion we'll have. "
— Chris, 11/1/2013 -
" A moving story of a mom and what she will do to save her family "
— Amy, 9/8/2013 -
" I didn't think the story was too realistic. "
— Marvelle, 8/31/2013 -
" Hard to read and hard to put down a compelling story. I would not want to be in the same situation. "
— Pat, 7/13/2013 -
" This book is one that keeps the story moving rather quickly. You really want to look to see how it ends, but don't. As a mother, your interest is peaked in several instances. It does have a Christian status to it. "
— Betsy, 5/11/2013 -
" I didn't think the story was too realistic. "
— Marvelle, 3/27/2013 -
" This book is one that keeps the story moving rather quickly. You really want to look to see how it ends, but don't. As a mother, your interest is peaked in several instances. It does have a Christian status to it. "
— Betsy, 3/26/2013 -
" I listened to this book on cd and have to admit that few stories have affected me like this one. I couldn't help but put myself in this mother's place and wonder what choices I would make, given the same circumstances. It was very thought provoking and well done. "
— Helen, 3/11/2013 -
" Pat and predictable. Probably not a very typical or realistic story "
— Sharlene, 11/28/2012 -
" Hard to read and hard to put down a compelling story. I would not want to be in the same situation. "
— Pat, 10/22/2012 -
" Whew, excellent book. Which is why its 2:30 a.m. and I'm just finishing this book! I could totally feel for Alysa and thought what she did was probably something I would do for my child. Great read. "
— Heidi, 8/23/2012 -
" Listened to. A little to depressing for me. "
— Janet, 5/11/2012 -
" It was a very thought-provoking book. I really enjoyed it. "
— Danica, 2/22/2012 -
" I loved this book, bought it because of Creston Mapes 5 star. Couldn't put it down. "
— Missy, 2/19/2012 -
" I initially disliked this story's portrayal of "church people', but was pleasantly surprised by the way my expectations were exceeded in the conclusion. "
— Sarah, 10/15/2011 -
" Couldn't get into it til about half-way through. Only finished so I could move on to my next book in waiting. "
— Christine, 8/23/2011 -
" not as good as another I've read by this author. "
— Paula, 6/29/2011 -
" not as good as another I've read by this author. "
— Paula, 6/2/2011 -
" A moving story of a mom and what she will do to save her family "
— Amy, 4/12/2011 -
" I absolutely loved reading this book. Could not stop! "
— Carla, 2/26/2011 -
" I absolutely loved reading this book. Could not stop! "
— Carla, 2/9/2011 -
" Whew, excellent book. Which is why its 2:30 a.m. and I'm just finishing this book! I could totally feel for Alysa and thought what she did was probably something I would do for my child. Great read. "
— Heidi, 1/21/2011 -
" I loved this book, bought it because of Creston Mapes 5 star. Couldn't put it down. "
— Missy, 1/18/2011 -
" Pat and predictable. Probably not a very typical or realistic story "
— Sharlene, 11/29/2010 -
" I listened to this book on cd and have to admit that few stories have affected me like this one. I couldn't help but put myself in this mother's place and wonder what choices I would make, given the same circumstances. It was very thought provoking and well done. "
— Helen, 9/14/2010 -
" I absolutely loved reading this book. Could not stop! "
— Carla, 8/30/2010 -
" I absolutely loved reading this book. Could not stop! "
— Carla, 8/30/2010 -
" A moving story of a mom and what she will do to save her family "
— Amy, 3/10/2010 -
" A moving story of a mom and what she will do to save her family "
— Amy, 3/10/2010 -
" I liked the idea of this book. The thought of how far you will go as a mother to protect your child is an interesting one. It was a little "cheesy" . One of those books that was interesting enough to finish reading, but not one I would be telling everyone I know to read. "
— Heidi, 3/8/2010 -
" I liked the idea of this book. The thought of how far you will go as a mother to protect your child is an interesting one. It was a little "cheesy" . One of those books that was interesting enough to finish reading, but not one I would be telling everyone I know to read. "
— Heidi, 3/8/2010 -
" not as good as another I've read by this author. "
— Paula, 2/20/2010 -
" not as good as another I've read by this author. "
— Paula, 2/20/2010 -
" It was a very thought-provoking book. I really enjoyed it. "
— Danica, 1/19/2010 -
" It was a very thought-provoking book. I really enjoyed it. "
— Danica, 1/19/2010
About Kathryn Cushman
Kathryn Cushman is a graduate of Samford University with a degree in pharmacy. She is the author of several novels, including Leaving Yesterday and A Promise to Remember, which were both finalists for the Carol Award in Women’s Fiction. She and her family currently live in Santa Barbara, California.
About Christina Moore
Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.