Name: The Vanishing of Rose B. - Nancy Garruba
Brand: Nancy Garruba
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ADVANCE PRAISE nn nn Memory and grief are at the heart of Garruba's tale; the author explores the ways in which the two are intertwined and shape those who are left behind when loved ones die. Frances and Claire try, in their respective ways, to hold on to and understand Rose, a woman they failed to truly grasp in life . . . Garruba's writing is descriptive and stirring, placing readers fully in the sisters' memories . . . This is an emotional, evocative work that effectively highlights the complexities of personhood and familial relationships. A poignant read. nn nn n -Kirkus Reviewsn nn Nancy Garruba's The Vanishing of Rose B. is a beautiful meditation on the intricacies of memory, and of family. The reflections of twin sisters Frances and Claire on their mother's quiet, yet forceful and memorable, life may make you rethink the lives of your own family members-as powerful fiction often does. nn nn n -Joyce Hinnefeld, author of The Dime Museumn nn With gorgeous, elegant, and spare prose, The Vanishing of Rose B. underscores the strength of women and reveals how differently twin sisters can perceive and process their family's history. Garruba's women are luminous and captivating. A beautiful achievement. nn nn n -Katrina Denza, author of Burner and Other Storiesn nn A tender and intimate portrait of a family, The Vanishing of Rose B. is a spiral of a novel in two voices. Moving back and forth in time, Frances and Claire unravel the intricate layers of their childhood with the