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"Rise and Shine" follows Meghan Fitzmaurice, a celebrated host of a top national morning talk show whose on‑air blunder shatters her polished image and throws her personal life into upheaval. The fallout reaches far beyond her studio, striking her husband, son, fans, and the close-knit community she cultivated. Simultaneously, younger sister Bridget, a social worker in the Bronx, wrestles with living in Meghan’s shadow while reexamining childhood memories and her own aspirations. Together, the sisters navigate scandal, resilience, and the unbreakable bond that ultimately forces New York’s bustling streets to pause and listen.
First publish date: August 29, 2006
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Parenthood & Family Fiction
Authors: Anna Quindlen
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