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“Witty, tender, beautifully written, I loved being immersed in this powerful story of loss and forgiveness.”
—Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Meant to Be
“Imbued with her trademark warmth and wit, The Half of It by Juliette Fay is a gorgeously written stunner of a novel about family, love, grief, and ultimately, second chances. Fay is a master of creating characters who feel so real, their stories so emotionally resonant, that Helen and Cal and their families will linger in my heart long after I turned the last page.”
—Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of Beautiful Little Fools
“Best-seller Fay presents a touching story of friendship, love, and forgiveness with relatable characters managing the emotional challenges of daily life. Fans of Anna Quindlen who enjoy expressive stories of human connection will enjoy this novel.”
—Library Journal
“With grace, careful insight, and earth-shattering revelations from these characters that grow to feel like friends, this novel tackles the complexities of life … Juliette Fay reminds us in this touching and timeless novel that it is never too late to show yourself what it means to love and be loved.”
—BookTrib
“Fay’s characters come to life in all their flawed glory as they explore the road not taken, and a second chance at righting the past. Once again, Fay delivers a highly satisfying read.”
—Lee Woodruff, New York Times bestselling author of In An Instant
“A heartfelt novel where hard-earned wisdom and long-awaited grace provide their own romance, passion, heartbreak, and, ultimately, hope.”
—Laurie Frankel, New York Timees bestselling author of This is How It Always Is and One, Two, Three
“With humor, hope, and wisdom, Fay navigates the layers of family and friendship, the great loves we lose, the imperfect marriages we manage with grace, and the unexpected miracles that will astonish us.”
—Randy Susan Meyers, bestselling author of Waisted
“A playbook for restoring broken relationships, rediscovering love, and forging ahead with the grace and humor we gain as we age.”
—Lian Dolan, LA Times bestselling author of Lost and Found in Paris and The Sweeney Sisters
“THE HALF OF IT is, simply put, a dose of beauty. Fay invites you into a story where you feel so at home, you don’t want it to end.”
—Jessica Strawser, bestselling author of The Next Think You Know
“You think it’s too late to find love? Well, you don’t know The Half of It.”
—Catherine McKenzie, USA Today bestselling author of Forgotten and Hidden
“This tender novel explores regret, loss, and hope with humor and plenty of heart. Recommended for fans of heartwarming and moving relationship fiction and authors such as Kristan Higgins, Katherine Heiny, and Amy Poeppel.”
—Booklist
“A tender, thought-provoking story about the messy layers of love, friendship, and family that entwine when two childhood friends with unfinished business reconnect as young grandparents.”
—Barbara Claypole White, bestselling author of The Promise Between Us