THE PIECES WE KEEP

Book ID/图书代码： 14780013B61435

English Summary/英文概要： Two years have passed since Audra Hughes’ husband died, leaving her to raise their son Jack alone. When Audra and Jack board a plane bound for a new city, Jack experiences a severe panic attack. Then the dreams start—violent night terrors that leave Jack with self-inflicted wounds and Audra bewildered. Jack’s injuries raise suspicions of abuse and ignite a custody battle between Audra and Jack’s grandparents.

To both heal and keep her son, Audra must open her mind to the seemingly impossible. Jack’s dreams—involving a true World War II account of German saboteurs on American soil—suggest connections to a past life. Soon those clues lead Audra to Sean Malloy, a US Army veteran struggling with memory loss. Sean and Audra join forces and the shocking truths they uncover will put their deepest loyalties and all aspects of faith to the test.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 《纽约时报》畅销书作家克里斯汀娜·麦克莫里斯(Kristina McMorris)以非凡的真实故事为灵感，创作了这部情感丰富的小说。她在书中唤起了母亲与孩子之间深厚的情感纽带，以及个人历史在几代人之间回荡的力量…… 两年过去了，兽医奥德拉·休斯(Audra Hughes)对丈夫英年早逝的悲痛丝毫没有减轻。由于渴望一个新的开始，奥德拉计划离开波特兰去费城找一份新工作。她7岁的儿子杰克(Jack)似乎对飞行感到不安，但这只是一种焦虑的开始，这种焦虑正逐渐吞噬着他。 当杰克的恐惧继续浮现在反复发生的恶梦中时，奥德拉几乎认不出他已经变成了一个内向的男孩。绝望之余，她在杰克的梦里找到了一些蛛丝马迹，找到了肖恩·马洛伊(Sean Malloy)。马洛伊是一名在阿富汗负伤的美国退伍军人。 他们一起解开了一个可以追溯到第二次世界大战的谜团，并揭开了古老的家族秘密，这些秘密仍然具有伤害的力量——也许，最终，能够治愈儿子的噩梦。 曲折的情节和隽美的文字，“我们留下的碎片”彰显了当生活要求我们超越我们所知道的，拥抱曾经无法想象的时刻。本书巧妙地将过去和现在交错在一起，讲述了一个既辛酸又发人深省的故事，就像人的本心一样无法预测。 (Sandy)

Awards/获奖情况："A compelling tale with memorable characters, written in McMorris’ elegant and captivating prose. I didn’t want this novel to end."--ERIKA ROBUCK, bestselling author of Call Me Zelda

The Boston Sunday Globe Review in 2/2/14 issue. PULL QUOTE: "An expertly woven and richly satisfying work of historical fiction that will touch any reader who has experienced love, loss, tragedy, or the impact of family secrets."

“This page-turner will have teens caught up in the questions surrounding Isaac and how Vivian’s choices and subsequent actions echo through the years to connect with this young boy and his mother…and change their lives.” – School Library Journal

Interweaves past and present, as a mother is compelled to follow a trail of secrets unearthed by her son’s dreams: Two years have passed since Audra Hughes’s husband died, leaving her to raise their son Jack alone. When Audra and Jack board a plane bound for a new city, Jack experiences a severe panic attack. Then the dreams start—violent night terrors that leave Jack with self-inflicted wounds and Audra bewildered. Jack’s injuries raise suspicions of abuse and ignite a custody battle between Audra and Jack’s grandparents.

To both heal and keep her son, Audra must open her mind to the seemingly impossible. Jack’s dreams—involving a true World War II account of German saboteurs on American soil—suggest connections to a past life. Soon those clues lead Audra to Sean Malloy, a US Army veteran struggling with memory loss. Sean and Audra join forces and the shocking truths they uncover will put their deepest loyalties and all aspects of faith to the test.

This received a 2013 National Readers’ Choice Award, and was a finalist for a 2014 Booksellers’ Best Award.

“The past collides with the present in this sensitive and multilayered story where the discovery of long-held family secrets leads to healing. The contemporary twist will be a treat for fans of World War II historical fiction.”--Beth Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Me and Saving CeeCee Honeycutt

“An intricately woven story with rich details and deep emotions, The Pieces We Keep is a haunting read that will leave you wondering about the connection between the past and the present. It is a perfect combination of historical fiction and modern mystery. Kristina McMorris shows that family bonds can withstand the tests of time, change, and tragedy.”–Amy Hatvany, author of Heart Like Mine

About the Author/作者介绍： Kristina McMorris is the recipient of more than twenty national literary awards. A host of weekly TV shows since age nine, including an Emmy® Award-winning program, she penned her debut novel, LETTERS FROM HOME (Kensington Books, Avon/HarperCollins UK), based on inspiration from her grandparents’ wartime courtship. This bestselling book was declared a must-read by Woman’s Day magazine and achieved additional acclaim as a Reader’s Digest Select Editions feature, a Doubleday/Literary Guild selection, and a 2011 Goodreads Choice Awards semifinalist for Best Historical Fiction.

Kristina’s second novel, BRIDGE OF SCARLET LEAVES, was named a 2013 nominee for the prestigious RITA® Award and is frequently an official reading selection among book clubs, universities, and libraries throughout the country. Most recently, her novella, "The Christmas Collector," appeared in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling anthology A WINTER WONDERLAND. Her novelette, "The Reunion," will be featured in the forthcoming anthology titled GRAND CENTRAL (Berkley/Penguin, July 2014). THE PIECES WE KEEP is her third novel. For more, visit http://KristinaMcMorris.com

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