The Love Verb
The Love Verb by Jane Green, published by Penguin Books Limited on June 10, 2010, is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and the impact of illness on relationships. This 416-page novel delves into the life of Callie, whose world shifts dramatically when she learns that her breast cancer has returned. As her family members navigate their busy lives, they are drawn together to support Callie, revealing the complexities of love and care in the face of adversity.
Readers will find a narrative that intricately weaves themes of romance and contemporary family life, highlighting the challenges faced when a loved one is confronted with a serious health crisis. The story captures the emotional landscape of Callie’s family, including her free-spirited sister and her best friend, as they grapple with their roles in her journey. The Love Verb offers a heartfelt look at what it truly means to love someone during difficult times, making it a reflective read for those interested in the nuances of relationships and resilience.
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Number one best-seller Jane Green – author of The Beach House and Spellbound – explores changes in relationships when a family member is struck with illness in her heartbreaking novel The Love Verb.
Love means being there – through everything.
Everyone in Callie’s family is busy; her sister is a free-spirited Manhattan chef, her best friend Lila is coping with the vitriol of her new man’s ex-wife, and her parents, Walter and Honor, have rich though separate lives. But when Callie discovers the breast cancer she thought she’d beaten has returned, they all find that their lives shift to focus on caring for Callie.
‘A beautifully written and intensely sad lesson in what it really means to love someone you know you’re going to lose’ Daily Telegraph
‘Stylish, wickedly insightful . . . family, friends and love is truly, heartwrenchingly tested’ Mirror
‘A moving account of a family faced with a heartbreaking situation. I defy anyone to get through to the end without crying’ Sunday Express
Jane Green’s internationally best-selling novels, including The Other Woman, Jemima J., Babyville, The Patchwork Marriage (published as Another Piece of My Heart in the USA) Girl Friday (Dune Road), Life Swap (Swapping Lives), Second Chance, Straight Talking, Mr. Maybe, and Bookends, are moving and true to life. The Love Verb is published as Promises to Keep in the USA.
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