Nobody Will Tell You This But Me
Book description
**I HAVE NOT BEEN AS PROFOUNDLY MOVED BY A BOOK IN YEARS' JODI PICOULT**
**I LOVED THIS BOOK MORE THAN I CAN SAY**NIGELLA LAWSON
A brilliantly original memoir of a grandmother speaking to her granddaughter from beyond the grave, telling the story of her life with hilarious candor and love.…
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2 authors picked Nobody Will Tell You This But Me as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I adored this memoir because it is the perfect combination of poignant and hilarious. Emmy-nominated TV writer Bess Kalb’s beloved grandmother Bobby has died, but on these pages and in the voicemails Kalb saved, she not only comes alive but also shines.
Though it’s clear that Kalb desperately misses this woman who served as a guiding light and her biggest cheerleader, the memoir reads like a celebration of life where humor and wisdom will make you smile rather than weep. After reading this memoir, I gave it to friends who’d lost and missed their parents and grandparents.
From Liz's list on humor to balance difficult circumstances.
I was attracted to Bess Kalb’s memoir because it deals mostly with the relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter.
My grandmother was a huge force in my life and her strength and independence were a big influence on me. She loved me unconditionally and like the grandmother in Kalb’s book, my grandmother came to the United States to escape.
Kalb describes her grandmother, Bobby, as full of strong opinions, glamorous, and the person that gave her unconditional love and pragmatic advice. Her support and unwavering love remind me that we all need a Bobby in our lives to remind us…
From Robin's list on identity, resiliency, forgiveness, and love.
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