Learning to Breathe
Learning to Breathe by Karen White is a richly emotional story published by Penguin on March 6, 2007. This 320-page edition explores the life of Brenna O’Brien, a woman who has long since given up on the idea of happy endings after the abrupt departure of her first love, Pierce McGovern. Living a quiet life with her four matchmaking sisters and managing a historic movie theater, Brenna finds solace in collecting old wartime letters, which she leaves unopened to avoid disappointment.
As Pierce returns to town, Brenna’s carefully constructed peace is disrupted, prompting her to confront her past and the choices she has made. The narrative delves into themes of family life and romance, illustrating Brenna’s journey toward self-discovery and the courage to pursue the life she truly desires. This edition invites readers to reflect on the complexities of love and the importance of taking risks in the face of uncertainty.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Tradd Street novels comes a richly emotional story about a woman who discovers that taking a leap of faith is better than always wondering what might have been…
Brenna O’Brien doesn’t believe in happy endings. Not since the love of her life, Pierce McGovern, left her years ago without a word. Now, she leads a quiet life surrounded by her four matchmaking sisters, running a historic movie theater and collecting old wartime letters. But she leaves the letters unopened, preferring to imagine their possibilities rather than risk being disappointed.
Then Pierce comes back to town, shattering Brenna’s hard-earned peace—and forcing her to re-examine everything, and realize that if she doesn’t come to terms with the life she let slip away, she may never have the courage to go after the life she wants.
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