Inspired by a true story about mothers, daughters, and impossible choices—Jules Foster, a child psychologist, upon hearing news of her estranged, narcissistic mother’s terminal diagnosis, chooses to care for her mother over her own daughter, only to find out she has been betrayed all along.
Read more of the discussion Things Unsaid from whatisthatbookabout.com."With a grace that is absorbing and deft, Paul tackles many difficult questions, including filial responsibility, depression, marital strife, and sexual identity. ...The author depicts heart-wrenching conundrums as the three siblings are forced repeatedly to evaluate their personal priorities....An engaging tale of family dysfunction and intractable senior citizens."
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… This tale of relationships grabs you on the first page and stays with you long after you’ve read the last words. – Matilda Butler, author of Rosie’s Daughters
… THINGS UNSAID is written by a scholar of Buddhism. And so, under its skin, it is a lively, accessible meditation on redemption, and on the transformative value of good intention and deed. – Rebecca Coffey, author of Hysterical: Anna Freud’s Story
… THINGS UNSAID is wisely contemplated, meticulously detailed, and powerfully and artfully rendered. A wonderful book, well worth your attention. – Tom Parker, author of Small Business and Anna Ann Annie
A bold and poignant story that brings deep insights into the messy and complicated world of family relationships, and shows how one woman is able to survive them with her sanity and spirit intact. – Wendy Nelson Tokunaga, author of Love in Translation and His Wife and Daughters
Diana Y. Paul was born in Akron, Ohio and is a graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in both psychology and philosophy.
Things Unsaid is her debut novel (She Writes Press) available on Amazon and your favorite indie bookstore.
Her short stories have appeared in a number of literary journals and she is working on her second novel. To learn more about her passion for art, movies, and intercultural dynamics, visit her blog at www.unhealedwound.com