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In The Rest of Her Life, Laura Moriarty delivers a luminous, compassionate, and provocative look at how mothers and daughters with the best intentions can be blind to the harm they do to one another.
Leigh is the mother of high-achieving, popular high school senior Kara. Their relationship is already strained for reasons Leigh does not fully understand when, in a moment of carelessness, Kara makes a mistake that ends in tragedy—the effects of which not only divide Leigh's family, but polarize the entire community. We see the story from Leigh's perspective, as she grapples with the hard reality of what her daughter has done and the devastating consequences her actions have on the family of another teenage girl in town, all while struggling to protect Kara in the face of rising public outcry.
Like the best works of Jane Hamilton, Jodi Picoult, and Alice Sebold, Laura Moriarty's The Rest of Her Life is a novel of complex moral dilemma, filled with nuanced characters and a page-turning plot that makes readers ask themselves, ""What would I do?""
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"It was great . it showed our hurts go down from one generation to another. Jodi Picoult wrote on the cover and she is my favorite author "
— Janice (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Moriarty manages subtly to build a case for compassion for all of her characters, and especially for Leigh…[her] novel shows that…it is literature’s job to say yes, to every corner of life…yes to grief as much as to solace.”
— Washington Post -
“One second really can change your life forever. In her deftly dramatic family drama…Moriarty paints a solid picture of a family in crisis trying to survive the unthinkable.”
— USA Today -
“The Rest of Her Life means to be piercing and at the same time exacting. When it comes to mothers and daughters, Moriarty gets it right, never more so than when things go wrong.”
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“Leigh is a multi-dimensional character—a mother who is also a professional with intellectual interests. Having overcome childhood deprivations, she has gained a toughness and a perspective that keeps readers engaged. Moriarty had drawn Leigh with such fine strokes…in this quietly engaging story.”
— Baltimore Sun -
“Moriarty has taken a close look at a family in a way that is sympathetic, yet unflinching. As in her earlier work, Moriarty doesn’t take the easy way out: Although the characters do find a semblance of peace, their definition of a happy ending has been forever altered.”
— BookPage -
“In this compelling story of female relationships—mothers, sisters, daughters, and best friends—Moriarty’s characters grab readers the minute they enter the story, and recollections of their vivid personalities will linger long after the last page. Well-written, convincing, and impossible to put down.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review) -
“A mother-daughter relationship can be a tenuous walk on a tightrope of power and control…and the delicate balance and love shared by a mother and daughter is the focus of…[this] contemplative book that reminds us how little control we really have in our lives.”
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“The intricacies of this relationship are at the heart of The Rest of Her Life, a tense and completely absorbing novel by Laura Moriarty. Set against the backdrop of a single moment that will completely change a family’s life forever, this is the kind of book that will keep you up and reading until the last page is turned.”
— BookReporter.com
The Rest of Her Life Listener Reviews
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" Not bad just heavy. "
— Kimberly, 5/15/2011 -
" The premise was heartbreaking but it was well written and believable. "
— Sheila, 4/11/2011 -
" I enjoyed this story, although not much happened. It was a similar style to Jodi Piccoult.<br/> "
— Judy, 4/7/2011 -
" As the mother of a pre teen the feelings of protector shot right up. would hate If this was my daughter "
— Nancy, 2/21/2011 -
" This was definitely a book I purchased on a whim, judging it by the cover only. I have to say, it was a pretty dull book with the most exciting part happening within the first chapter. I would not recommend it. "
— Ashley, 2/16/2011 -
" I really, really enjoy Laura Moriarty's writing. Preferred her first book, though. "
— Marisa, 2/14/2011 -
" 96th: THE REST OF HER LIFE by Laura Moriarty<br/>Trivia Winner - Amanda<br/><br/>~COVE OPINION: B-, Good story "
— The, 2/11/2011 -
" It was okay. I read it in about an hour and a half. "
— Cherisse, 2/7/2011 -
" Characters that really draw you in - couldn't decide if I liked some of them or not but in the end they became more like real people. "
— Elsie, 1/26/2011 -
" A heartbreaking story that I could not put down. "
— Tiff, 1/21/2011 -
" Interesting story of the relationships between Mothers and Daughters "
— Staci, 1/11/2011 -
" good, but not outstanding. would rec. "
— Emily, 1/9/2011
About Laura Moriarty
Laura Moriarty is the New York Times bestselling author of The Center of Everything, The Rest of Her Life, The Chaperone, and other novels.
About Julia Gibson
Julia Gibson received an MFA from New York University. She has appeared on Broadway and other major stages in New York, as well as regional theaters from Dallas to San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more. Gibson has played major roles in productions such as The Seagull, Angels in America, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her television and film credits include Michael Clayton, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Spin City, and One Life to Live.