Nowhere Near Goodbye by Barbara Conrey

Nowhere Near Goodbye by Barbara Conrey

“The past versus the present. The desperate needs of a family going against the desperate needs of work. And secrets that could derail everything. Conrey’s beautifully written novel probes the choices we make—and the choices we regret, and she does it with grace and aplomb.” Caroline Leavitt, New York Times Bestselling author of Pictures of You and With or Without You “Barbara Conrey asks what happens when a doctor’s devotion to finding a cure for cancer competes against the expectations of motherhood. The answer is a story I will never forget. Emotional, heartbreaking, and hopeful, Nowhere Near Goodbye is an exciting debut in women’s fiction.” Jennifer Klepper, USA Today Bestseller author of Unbroken Threads

“Barbara Conrey’s debut poignantly addresses choices women make—what it costs them, what it saves. Nowhere Near Goodbye is the emotional, yet hopeful journey of motherhood and second chances.” Natalie Jenner, International bestselling author of THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY

“Conrey’s NOWHERE NEAR GOODBYE is a deeply moving novel about family, how the past shapes us, and ultimately forgiveness. Told with powerful prose, the author brings us into the lives of the richly developed characters with tenderness while bringing us on a heartfilled journey of love, loss, and the choices we make. Fierce and poignant, readers who love women’s fiction and true-to-life stories should not miss this stunning debut.” Samantha Verant, Author of The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux

“Emma Blake is a character not soon forgotten. NOWHERE NEAR GOODBYE is Emma’s story, told with exceptional honesty and heart. Meticulously written, with powerful characters, this debut novel delves into friendship and family, deception and forgiveness, ultimately leading the reader to an emotional but satisfying conclusion.” Rebecca Hodge, Author of Wild Land

"Beautifully written, captivating, and raw, NOWHERE NEAR GOODBYE is an outstanding debut that tackles the push and pull between motherhood and career. This stunning, powerful novel will shatter your heart and put it back together piece by piece." Samantha M. Bailey, #1 bestselling author of Woman on the Edge