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Jack McGill, an architect by trade, chose his career over his family and life with his wife, Rachel. Six years after their divorce, he has moved on from his career but returns to the home he built for her. When he discovers that Rachel, who had left him, is in a coma and with two teenage daughters who need him, Jack is forced to reconsider his priorities. In an attempt to be there for his family, he meets Rachel's new friends and faces his past. Jack learns more about his ex-wife, her art, and the secrets that led her to leave him. He must confront his past and face new challenges to make sense of a woman he never really knew. Through this journey, Jack comes to see his ex-wife, his daughters, and the story of his marriage with new eyes.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Barbara Delinsky
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