First Comes Love
A Novel
(Sprache: Englisch)
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A pair of sisters find themselves at a crossroads in this dazzling new novel from the author of Something Borrowed, Where We Belong, and The One & Only. First Comes Love is a story about...
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A pair of sisters find themselves at a crossroads in this dazzling new novel from the author of Something Borrowed, Where We Belong, and The One & Only. First Comes Love is a story about family, friendship, and the courage to follow your own heart wherever that may lead.Growing up, Josie and Meredith Garland shared a loving, if sometimes contentious, relationship. Josie was impulsive, spirited, and outgoing, Meredith hardworking, thoughtful, and reserved. When tragedy strikes, their delicate bond splinters.
Fifteen years later, Josie and Meredith are in their late thirties, following very different paths. Josie, a first grade teacher, is single and this close to swearing off dating for good. What she wants more than the right guy, however, is to become a mother a feeling that is heightened when her ex-boyfriend s daughter is assigned to her class. Determined to have the future she s always wanted, Josie decides to take matters into her own hands.
On the outside, Meredith is the model daughter with the perfect life. A successful attorney, she s married to a wonderful man, and together they re raising a beautiful four-year-old daughter. Yet lately Meredith feels dissatisfied and restless, secretly wondering if she chose the life that was expected of her rather than the one she truly desired.
As the anniversary of their tragedy looms, and painful secrets from the past begin to surface, Josie and Meredith must not only confront the issues that divide them but also come to terms with their own choices. In their journey toward understanding and forgiveness, both sisters discover that they need each other more than they knew and that in the search for true happiness, love always comes first.
Praise for First Comes Love
An engaging story of sisterly love . . . Illuminating and engrossing. People
[Emily] Giffin delivers another emotionally honest work.
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. . . First Comes Love is a heart-stirring novel about the many layers of sibling rivalry. Associated Press
First Comes Love brings [Giffin] back with a vengeance. Tales of sisters have been at the core of other great novels, but Giffin turns that relationship upside down and makes her view a fascinating one. Huffington Post
Moving and complex, [First Comes Love] proves [that Emily Giffin is] still at the top of her game. Booklist
Giffin juggles Josie s quest for motherhood and Meredith s internal conflicts deftly. . . . Giffin paints a realistic portrait of the troubled and complex relationship between a pair of sisters. Kirkus Reviews
This is Giffin at her finest a fantastic, memorable story. Publishers Weekly
First Comes Love is an un-put-down-able, smart, and thoughtful novel that will make you think about the nature of family and how our past informs our present. PopSugar
Giffin s talent is pretty much unparalleled when it comes to the modern woman s story about life, love and family. Redbook
[A] well-written family drama. Real Simple
Fans will be entertained by the author s humor and satisfied by her storytelling Atlanta Journal-Constitution
First Comes Love brings [Giffin] back with a vengeance. Tales of sisters have been at the core of other great novels, but Giffin turns that relationship upside down and makes her view a fascinating one. Huffington Post
Moving and complex, [First Comes Love] proves [that Emily Giffin is] still at the top of her game. Booklist
Giffin juggles Josie s quest for motherhood and Meredith s internal conflicts deftly. . . . Giffin paints a realistic portrait of the troubled and complex relationship between a pair of sisters. Kirkus Reviews
This is Giffin at her finest a fantastic, memorable story. Publishers Weekly
First Comes Love is an un-put-down-able, smart, and thoughtful novel that will make you think about the nature of family and how our past informs our present. PopSugar
Giffin s talent is pretty much unparalleled when it comes to the modern woman s story about life, love and family. Redbook
[A] well-written family drama. Real Simple
Fans will be entertained by the author s humor and satisfied by her storytelling Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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***This excerpt is from an advance uncorrected proof***Copyright © 2016 Emily Griffin
PROLOGUE
Time is a tricky thing, Daniel said to his mother when he was still very young. When you wanted to savor something, it would speed by in a blur. When you wanted to get past something, it would drag on forever. Elaine Garland recorded the quote in her journal, because it was such an astute observation for an eight-year-old.
Much later, she would go back and read the entry, and think to herself that memories were that way, too. When you wanted to forget, everything would return in raw, brutal focus. When you wanted to remember, the details would slip away like a dream at dawn. It was that way for all of them now, though it was something they seldom discussed, at least not with one another. Nearly fifteen years had passed, both slowly and suddenly.
It happened the day after Daniel s twenty-fifth birthday, and three days before Christmas. He was halfway through his third year of medical school at Yale, and had just returned home for the holidays following his clinical neuroscience rotation, bringing with him his girlfriend, Sophie, a beautiful, upper-crust Brit whom Daniel once called the most charming woman he d ever met. The two had been dating for more than a year, but this was her first visit to Atlanta, as well as the first time meeting his parents and sisters. Everyone felt varying degrees of anxious, eager, hopeful. Elaine worried the most, both because she was the worrying kind and because Daniel didn t have the best track record when it came to girls. His high school sweetheart had been clingy, his college girlfriend controlling.
But within seconds of their arrival, she felt enormous relief, taking to Sophie at once. A keeper, Rob called her, clearly proud that his son not only was in medical school but also could land such an exquisite creature. Daniel s sisters approved as well, Josie dazzled by Sophie s
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style and beauty, openly admiring her expensive European clothes and shoes, while Meredith, who often accused her sister of being shallow, liked Sophie in spite of those trappings. Most important, they could all tell that she brought out the best in Daniel which was saying a lot. He was, without a doubt, the shining star of their family.
Sophie earned more points the following morning when she insisted that Daniel and Rob keep their long-standing father-son birthday-breakfast Waffle House tradition. She kissed him good- bye, pushed him out the door, then helped Elaine bake a chocolate cake from scratch, another Garland tradition.
What was Daniel like as a child? she asked as she awkwardly stirred the batter, after confessing she was clueless in the kitchen.
Elaine thought for a moment, then said he was exactly the same now as he d always been. The classic, driven firstborn. A perfectionist. But also sensitive and sentimental, quirky and kind. The only real difference is his temper, she added with a laugh. Thank goodness he grew out of that.
Oh? He used to have a temper, did he? Sophie asked.
Elaine nodded, then told her favorite tantrum tale the time Daniel hit his bedroom wall with a wooden bat after Josie scribbled pink crayon graffiti on his treasured Hank Aaron card. You can still see the plaster where it was patched, she said fondly.
Wait. Is this the baseball card he still carries in his wallet? Sophie asked, her accent making everything she said sound so earnest.
That s the one, Elaine said, then went on to tell her about the home run Daniel hit the day after the incident and how he had christened the card his good-luck charm.
That evening, they all went to Blue Ridge Grill for Daniel s birthday
Sophie earned more points the following morning when she insisted that Daniel and Rob keep their long-standing father-son birthday-breakfast Waffle House tradition. She kissed him good- bye, pushed him out the door, then helped Elaine bake a chocolate cake from scratch, another Garland tradition.
What was Daniel like as a child? she asked as she awkwardly stirred the batter, after confessing she was clueless in the kitchen.
Elaine thought for a moment, then said he was exactly the same now as he d always been. The classic, driven firstborn. A perfectionist. But also sensitive and sentimental, quirky and kind. The only real difference is his temper, she added with a laugh. Thank goodness he grew out of that.
Oh? He used to have a temper, did he? Sophie asked.
Elaine nodded, then told her favorite tantrum tale the time Daniel hit his bedroom wall with a wooden bat after Josie scribbled pink crayon graffiti on his treasured Hank Aaron card. You can still see the plaster where it was patched, she said fondly.
Wait. Is this the baseball card he still carries in his wallet? Sophie asked, her accent making everything she said sound so earnest.
That s the one, Elaine said, then went on to tell her about the home run Daniel hit the day after the incident and how he had christened the card his good-luck charm.
That evening, they all went to Blue Ridge Grill for Daniel s birthday
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Autoren-Porträt von Emily Giffin
Emily Giffin is the author of eight internationally bestselling novels: Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Baby Proof, Love the One You re With, Heart of the Matter, Where We Belong, The One & Only, and First Comes Love. A graduate of Wake Forest University and the University of Virginia School of Law, she lives in Atlanta with her husband and three children.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Emily Giffin
- 2016, Internationale Ausgabe, 400 Seiten, Masse: 10,6 x 17,5 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Ballantine Books
- ISBN-10: 0399177701
- ISBN-13: 9780399177705
- Erscheinungsdatum: 07.09.2016
Sprache:
Englisch
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Praise for First Comes LoveAn engaging story of sisterly love . . . Illuminating and engrossing. People
Giffin delivers another emotionally honest work. . . . First Comes Love is a heart-stirring novel about the many layers of sibling rivalry. Associated Press
Kudos to Giffin for it takes a talented and resourceful writer to create a wealth of characters and have them all be fully described for the reader to understand and enjoy. . . . Two years is too long to have to wait for a new Emily Giffin book, but First Comes Love brings her back with a vengeance. Tales of sisters have been at the core of other great novels, but Giffin turns that relationship upside down and makes her view a fascinating one. Huffington Post
This well-written and engaging story explores how relationships evolve and people can surprise us if we let them. . . . [First Comes Love] is sure to be a great discussion starter for book groups and a hit with [Giffin s] many fans. Library Journal
[A] well-written family drama. Real Simple
Fans will be entertained by the author s humor and satisfied by her storytelling Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Another engaging hit from Emily Giffin . . . The characters are richly developed and their situations and conflicts are compelling. . . . Very engaging, fast-paced, witty and satisfying. Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
In an enthrallingly emotional journey of understanding, happiness and forgiveness, First Comes Love is this year s most powerful reminder to never give up on family. SheKnows.com
With her tale of love, loss, and self-exploration, Giffin adds what will surely be another fan favorite to her repertoire. With each release, the author proves to be one of the leading ladies of the . . . genre. RT Book Reviews
This is Giffin at her finest a fantastic, memorable story.
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Publishers Weekly
First Comes Love is an un-put-down-able, smart, and thoughtful novel that will make you think about the nature of family and how our past informs our present. PopSugar
Moving and complex, [First Comes Love] proves [that Emily Giffin is] still at the top of her game. Booklist
Giffin juggles Josie s quest for motherhood and Meredith s internal conflicts deftly. . . . Giffin paints a realistic portrait of the troubled and complex relationship between a pair of sisters. Beyond the sisters, the novel is rich with well-drawn characters, from Gabe, Josie s best friend and platonic roommate, to Sophie, Daniel s girlfriend at the time of his death. Giffin s fans will be pleased with this fast-paced, witty, and thoughtful new offering. Kirkus Reviews
Giffin s talent is pretty much unparalleled when it comes to the modern woman s story about life, love and family. Redbook
Praise for Emily Giffin
Emily Giffin ranks as a grand master. . . . She has traversed the slippery slopes of true love, lost love, marriage, motherhood, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption that have led her to be called a modern-day Jane Austen. Chicago Sun-Times
A dependably down-to-earth, girlfriendly storyteller. The New York Times
Giffin s talent lies in taking relatable situations and injecting enough wit and suspense to make them feel fresh. People
Emily Giffin is the creator of characters so real and so enthrallingly flawed that people sometimes forget they are fictional. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
When it comes to writing stories that resonate with real women, bestselling author Emily Giffin has hit her stride. San Francisco Chronicle
Giffin knows a thing or two about writing a page turner. Southern Living
Giffin s writing is true, smart, and heartfelt. Entertainment Weekly
First Comes Love is an un-put-down-able, smart, and thoughtful novel that will make you think about the nature of family and how our past informs our present. PopSugar
Moving and complex, [First Comes Love] proves [that Emily Giffin is] still at the top of her game. Booklist
Giffin juggles Josie s quest for motherhood and Meredith s internal conflicts deftly. . . . Giffin paints a realistic portrait of the troubled and complex relationship between a pair of sisters. Beyond the sisters, the novel is rich with well-drawn characters, from Gabe, Josie s best friend and platonic roommate, to Sophie, Daniel s girlfriend at the time of his death. Giffin s fans will be pleased with this fast-paced, witty, and thoughtful new offering. Kirkus Reviews
Giffin s talent is pretty much unparalleled when it comes to the modern woman s story about life, love and family. Redbook
Praise for Emily Giffin
Emily Giffin ranks as a grand master. . . . She has traversed the slippery slopes of true love, lost love, marriage, motherhood, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption that have led her to be called a modern-day Jane Austen. Chicago Sun-Times
A dependably down-to-earth, girlfriendly storyteller. The New York Times
Giffin s talent lies in taking relatable situations and injecting enough wit and suspense to make them feel fresh. People
Emily Giffin is the creator of characters so real and so enthrallingly flawed that people sometimes forget they are fictional. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
When it comes to writing stories that resonate with real women, bestselling author Emily Giffin has hit her stride. San Francisco Chronicle
Giffin knows a thing or two about writing a page turner. Southern Living
Giffin s writing is true, smart, and heartfelt. Entertainment Weekly
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