The Promise Between Us, Barbara Claypole White
The Promise Between Us, Barbara Claypole White
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The Promise Between Us

Author: Barbara Claypole White

Narrator: Justine Eyre

Unabridged: 9 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 01/16/2018

Synopsis

“This is an eye-opening and realistic exploration of mental illness—a topic that greatly deserves to be front and center.” —Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Small Great ThingsMetal artist Katie Mack is living a lie. Nine years ago she ran away from her family in Raleigh, North Carolina, consumed by the irrational fear that she would harm Maisie, her newborn daughter. Over time she’s come to grips with the mental illness that nearly destroyed her, and now funnels her pain into her art. Despite longing for Maisie, Katie honors an agreement with the husband she left behind—to change her name and never return.But when she and Maisie accidentally reunite, Katie can’t ignore the familiarity of her child’s compulsive behavior. Worse, Maisie worries obsessively about bad things happening to her pregnant stepmom. Katie has the power to help, but can she reconnect with the family she abandoned?To protect Maisie, Katie must face the fears that drove her from home, accept the possibility of love, and risk exposing her heart-wrenching secret.

About Barbara Claypole White

Bestselling author Barbara Claypole White writes hopeful family drama with a healthy dose of mental illness. Originally from England, she writes and gardens in the forests of North Carolina, where she lives with her beloved OCD family. Her previous novels include The Unfinished Garden, The In-Between Hour, The Perfect Son, and Echoes of Family. She is also an OCD Advocate for the A2A Alliance, a nonprofit group that promotes advocacy over adversity. To connect with Barbara, please visit www.barbaraclaypolewhite.com or follow her on Facebook. She’s always on Facebook.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lindsay L on June 27, 2018

2.5 stars. I truly enjoyed the educational aspect of this novel, but the storyline completely missed it’s mark for me. This story follows Katelyn, a woman who suffers from an extreme case of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Shortly after giving birth, she recognizes her OCD is something that coul......more

Goodreads review by Bkwmlee on February 01, 2018

The Promise Between Us is the second book about mental illness that I’ve read so far this year and while I feel like this one didn’t have the emotional depth that the book I read earlier (Mira T. Lee’s Everything Here is Beautiful) did, it was still a worthwhile read, and one that I would de......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on July 09, 2017

For my fifth novel, I'm returning to my great passion: writing characters with OCD. As usual, I tackle some dark subjects but with hope. Tons of hope in this one. Tons! I'm super proud of THE PROMISE BETWEEN US, and I hope it's a thumping good read that also shines a light on an area of OCD that sti......more

Goodreads review by Laura on June 26, 2017

In The Promise Between Us, bestselling author Barbara Claypole White explores survival, shame, and above all, compassion. With the deft hand of a true artist, the author creates complex characters, whose lives have been ravaged by mental illness—when it goes unchecked and through its tumultuous effe......more

Goodreads review by Judy on January 17, 2018

5 Stars + + Bestselling author, Barbara Claypole White returns following (2016) Echoes of Family and (2015) The Perfect Son with her best yet, THE PROMISE BETWEEN US. Heart-wrenching a profoundly moving, and insightful story of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and mental health. Relationship......more

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