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A graceful, moving, emotionally impactful read. Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in The Rain

Saugatuck, MI, springs to life in this nostalgic, gentle story of lifelong love along with the emotional support and care that families and friends can provide. Library Journal

The discovery of one woman's heirloom hope chest unveils precious memories and helps three people who have each lost a part of themselves find joy once again.

Ever since she was diagnosed with ALS, fiercely independent Mattie doesn't feel like herself. She can't navigate her beloved home, she can't go for a boat ride, and she can barely even feed herself. Her devoted husband, Don, doesn't want to imagine life without his wife of nearly fifty years, but Mattie isn't likely to make it past their anniversary.

But when Rose, Mattie's new caretaker, and her young daughter, Jeri, enter the couple's life, happiness and the possibilit

The Hope Chest

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    A Paperback / softback by Viola Shipman

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      Publisher: Thomas Dunne Book for St. Martin's Griffin
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 13/02/2018
      ISBN13: 9781250111111, 978-1250111111
      ISBN10: 1250111110
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A graceful, moving, emotionally impactful read. Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in The Rain

      Saugatuck, MI, springs to life in this nostalgic, gentle story of lifelong love along with the emotional support and care that families and friends can provide. Library Journal

      The discovery of one woman's heirloom hope chest unveils precious memories and helps three people who have each lost a part of themselves find joy once again.

      Ever since she was diagnosed with ALS, fiercely independent Mattie doesn't feel like herself. She can't navigate her beloved home, she can't go for a boat ride, and she can barely even feed herself. Her devoted husband, Don, doesn't want to imagine life without his wife of nearly fifty years, but Mattie isn't likely to make it past their anniversary.

      But when Rose, Mattie's new caretaker, and her young daughter, Jeri, enter the couple's life, happiness and the possibilit

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