An unforgettable story of three generations of women from the best-selling author of A Taste for It, Upside Down Inside Out and Spin the Bottle.
Anna, Bett and Carrie Quinlan were childhood singing stars, the Alphabet Sisters. As adults they haven't spoken for years, ever since Bett's fiancé left her for another sister. Now Lola, their larger-than-life grandmother, summons them home for her 80th birthday extravaganza and a surprise announcement - she wants them to revive their singing careers and stage a musical she has written. Rehearsals get underway, and family secrets begin to be shared and revealed. But just as the rifts begin to close, the Alphabet Sisters face a test they never imagined.
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"Sometimes going on living, and enjoying life, is the hardest part of dying. A redemptive story of love, loss, and sisterhood -- and how sometimes those that hurt us the most are the ones we need the most. And how all too often, the first person we need to forgive is ourselves." — Alisa (5 out of 5 stars)
"Sometimes going on living, and enjoying life, is the hardest part of dying. A redemptive story of love, loss, and sisterhood -- and how sometimes those that hurt us the most are the ones we need the most. And how all too often, the first person we need to forgive is ourselves."
" This book made me laugh out loud and then go through 4 tissues. Most cathartic. It's about 3 sisters who have a massive fight over a guy and then turn it all around. "
" I loved this book- I felt like I was one of the Alphabet Sisters. I finished reading this book in a hotel room on a business trip, which was fortunate, since this is the only book I have ever read that made me sob while reading. A full-out ugly cry. But what a story... "
" This book touched me and got me upset (in a good way). The ending had me crying my eyes out and it makes you think. I compliment the author. "
" I liked this book at first, but then quickly lost interest. I trudged through until about the last 40 pages and returned it to the library. "
" A pleasant story about three sisters who have been estranged and are now reunited. Light reading. "
" Took a while to get into this, but once I spent some time with the characters I was hooked, and by the end I felt like part of my own family had passed. It was wonderfully tragic (does that make sense?)and kinda surprised me! "
" Being the yougest of 3 sisters, I totally got this book and just LOVED it! "
" I wasn't that into it at first, but as I kept reading it got more interesting. "
" Another sister novel that had me laughing out loud and sobbing at times. There are some FABULOUS elements of this book, but ultimately it's just a great, fast, easy read. "
" I picked this book up because I like the cover, the story was ok but not hugely entertaining. "
" An easy, enjoyable read, if a little predictable. I still wanted to read it to the end, and wonder what happens to Lola in the future! "
" A sweet story of sisters. "
" I have read this twice now and enjoyed it just as much the second time! Great holiday reading. Real and engaging characters with real family relationships. "
" A nice idea, but fairly dull. And what was up with that ending? "
" Good read - I'd read this author again. "
" Sibling rivalry, broken hearts, lost loves and a meddling old woman, what's not to love about this classic novel set in the grape growing heartland of South Australia. "
" The end was a mix of surprise and predictable. "
" This was a good book - not excellent, but good. It took a while for the story to 'get going' and I was about half way through reading the book before I became hooked in. The ending was unexpected - get your tissues ready! "
" This book was entertaining and the characters were well developed. "
" Australian chick-lit. A darn good read, very credible characters and a glorious OTT Granny. Recommended "
" I enjoyed this book about 3 sisters and their troubles with one another and their ultimate love for one another. I really liked the kooky grandma and the insecurities of all the characters. "
" The bond of sisters is unbreakable!! Made me appreciate mine and our ever changing relationships more! "
" This book was easy to read, but not predicable! The story keeps your interest and takes turns you don't expect. Also put some perspective when thinking about my own life and making the most of what we have. Warning - a bit eatery near the end! "
" Best book ever!!! I laughed (tear streaming), got mad, sad and had snot running crying sessions. Excellent!!! "
" Chick lit/family drama/tearjerker Australian novel. Pretty good if you like that sort of thing. "
" I love this book, Great Family Drama, would make a wonderful Movie!!! "
" Very relatable tale about fighting sisters and how hard it is to get over it. Threw me for a curve at the end though. Sad ending. I was all set for a happy ending. "
" Silly little family story, even though she snuck in some seriousness at the end. "
" Very good story, although the ending came out of nowhere.. "
" Perfect beach or travel reading. "
" I thought this was a cute story. The ending left me a little teary. "
" This was a good book about resolving relationships and getting over the past. It was about sisters resolving a bad past with a good but sad ending. "
" This book started off a bit slow, I but ended up really getting into it. I loved all of the characters and the storyline. The end is very emotional. Great read! "
" A bit too much drama for one family. "
" I enjoyed listening to this on CD during my commute. Chic lit with well-drawn characters and a decent story set in Aus - a fave genre of mine ;-) "
" It was cute. Engaging chick lit, but nothing special. I like stories about the family dynamic. "
" Sisters are forever and with any family member, you must reassess old hurts and resentments. As you mature, they become less important. The relationship will always be more important in the end. "
" terrific story, currently re reading it for the second time...very enjoyable book! ...just finished! knew what to expect this time round but it was nevertheless just as enjoyable second time round! "
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