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Heart of the Matter follows Tessa Russo, mother of two and wife of a renowned pediatric surgeon, who has sacrificed her career for domestic bliss, and Valerie Anderson, a single attorney raising a son alone. Living in the same Boston suburb, the two women share only one fierce love: their children. A tragic accident brings their lives together, forcing them to reevaluate their priorities and relationships. Through alternating perspectives, Emily Giffin explores the quiet courage of ordinary people, the complexities of family, and the unexpected paths that lead to personal truth and connection.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Emily Giffin
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