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In Search of Us: A Novel of Two Sisters and the Power of Redemption

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In Search of Us

by Ava Dellaira

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3045 KB
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Print length	:	390 pages
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In Search of Us is a powerful and moving novel about two sisters who are separated by tragedy and must find their way back to each other. With lyrical prose and unforgettable characters, Dellaira explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption.

The novel opens with the tragic death of the sisters' mother. In the aftermath of the accident, the sisters are sent to live with different relatives. Emily, the older sister, is sent to live with her aunt and uncle, while Marie, the younger sister, is sent to live with her grandparents.

Emily and Marie are both deeply affected by their mother's death. Emily becomes withdrawn and angry, while Marie becomes withdrawn and isolated. The sisters lose touch with each other, and it seems like their bond will never be repaired.

Years later, Emily and Marie are both adults. Emily is a successful lawyer, but she is still haunted by the death of her mother and the loss of her sister. Marie is a struggling artist, but she is finally starting to find her own voice. When Emily and Marie learn that their father is dying, they are both forced to confront their past and their relationship with each other.

In Search of Us is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel about the power of love, loss, and redemption. Dellaira's characters are complex and relatable, and her story is both heartbreaking and hopeful. In Search of Us is a must-read for anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a loved one.

Praise for In Search of Us

"In Search of Us is a powerful and moving novel about the power of love, loss, and redemption. Ava Dellaira's writing is lyrical and evocative, and her characters are unforgettable. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a loved one."

—Publishers Weekly

"In Search of Us is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel about the power of love, loss, and redemption. Dellaira's characters are complex and relatable, and her story is both heartbreaking and hopeful. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a loved one."

—Library Journal

—Booklist

About the Author

Ava Dellaira is the author of the novels In Search of Us and The Love Hypothesis. She is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Fulbright Program. Dellaira lives in Brooklyn, New York.