Leslie A. Rasmussen
'THE STORIES WE CANNOT TELL is a fast-paced, beautifully written tribute to what we can and can’t control and who we love in the process. A true delight. This book is GOOD!'--- Zibby Owens, author of Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, and host of Moms Don’t Have Time to Read BooksThere can come a point in life where you’ll always remember what came before and what came after.The Stories We Cannot Tell unfolds as a contemporary novel delving into the intricate emotional journeys of two remarkable women. Rachel, a thirty-year-old, married Jewish woman, has long yearned for the joy of motherhood. In contrast, Katie, a thirty-two-year-old single Catholic woman, navigates the complexities of seeking a committed partner.As fate intervenes, both women find themselves on separate paths of pregnancy-Rachel experiencing the elation of impending motherhood, while Katie grapples with unexpected challenges. Entering their second trimester, a shocking revelation surfaces, unveiling complications with the babies they carry. Their destinies intersect in a support group where they forge a deep connection, providing solace and strength as they confront the agonizing decisions that lie ahead.United by shared struggles and unwavering determination, Rachel and Katie evolve from strangers to fast friends, forming a resilient bond that transcends the difficulties they face. Through surprising revelations and the exploration of profound connections, ’The Stories We Cannot Tell’ unfolds as an inspirational and heartwarming saga, touching upon themes of pregnancy, love, hope, and the essence of family.'
