Secret Language: A touching tale of the lives of two sisters

Monica Wood

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SECRET LANGUAGE by Monica Wood is a moving and compelling tale of two sisters as they reconnect, not to be missed by readers of Anne Tyler, Joanna Cannon and Sue Monk Kidd.

'Fiercely lyrical... [Wood] writes with sensitivity and intuitive insight about relationships coming apart and the walls people erect to keep others out' Publishers Weekly

As children, dragged around the country by semi-famous actor parents who could barely take care of themselves, sisters Faith and Constance had to rely on one another.

As adults, though, they have drifted apart: Faith has children and a grounded domestic life - but hasn't necessarily found unconditional love; whereas Constance, a flight attendant, is always searching for her true place in life.

Then Isadora, the half-sister they never knew existed, makes her dramatic entrance into their lives. This crisis forces Faith and Constance into their long-forgotten childhood habits, and they begin to make their way back to one another and find a new way to be a family.

What readers are saying about SECRET LANGUAGE:

'So glad I discovered Monica Wood. Her language is gorgeous, her characters compelling, and she delicately describes the pain and joy of human relationships in a way we can all identify with'

'Extremely well written and thought-provoking with outstanding character development'

'A rare and affecting book that can create such heartfelt turmoil. Highly recommend for readers who love realistic stories about family life'

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Praise for Secret Language: A touching tale of the lives of two sisters

  • A graceful and insightful look into the lives of two sisters... Secret Language is both heartbreaking and heartwarmingA stunner... A beautifully sustained narrative, remarkable for its clarity and depth - Detroit Free PressBeautifully done - her language is gorgeousA novel this good - realistic and hopeful at once - is a marvel - Maine ProgressiveDeft and delicate... I can think of no more impressive recent debut of a novelist voice, one that speaks not to our minds, but to our hearts - Ft. Lauderdale Sun-SentinelFiercely lyrical... [Wood] writes with sensitivity and intuitive insight about relationships coming apart and the walls people erect to keep others out - Publishers WeeklyPraise for THE ONE-IN-A-MILLION BOY: 'Beautifully written, cleverly constructed, at times hilariously funny and ultimately deeply affecting - this should be a smash' - Sunday MirrorClever, intricate plot, beautifully sketched characters and life-affirming message of self-discovery - Stylist

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Monica Wood

Monica Wood

Monica Wood is an award-winning, bestselling novelist and memoirist. Born in Maine, New England, to an Irish Catholic family, she worked as a guidance counsellor and in a nursing home before becoming a full-time writer. She is also a singer, and travelled the New England circuit singing jazz, country, pop and gospel for many years. She lives in Maine with her husband.

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