Piece by piece - Laura Bradford

A grieving mother learns to heal in Amish country, in this heartfelt, beautifully told novel from national bestselling author Laura Bradford.

Danielle Parker is a gold-medal mom--the kind who volunteers in her children's classrooms, shuttles them between activities, throws legendary birthday parties, and has a remedy on hand for any emergency.

Whatever her husband, Jeff, and their children need, Dani is there, always.

Except for one day.

On that day--the day that Dani reluctantly takes some me time while her mom and Jeff drive the children to the park--the unthinkable happens.

The car crash leaves no survivors.

Somehow, Dani gets through the funerals and visits, accepting neighbors' sympathy and dropped-off meals.

All the while, guilt and grief make her wish the accident had claimed her life too.

Then a call comes from Lydia Schlabach, an Amish woman Dani befriended in childhood.

In addition to condolences, Lydia offers Dani something more: a place to escape to.

In Pennsylvania's Amish country, Dani's days take on a new rhythm, marked by the clip-clop of buggies and the bustle of chores.

Lydia gives Dani space to mourn, to think, and to realize how long it's been since she felt like a person in her own right.

And with the help of friendships old and new, Dani learns about the ways life continues to surprise us--even after the deepest loss--with joy, love, and second chances.

Praise for Portrait of a Sister Laura Bradford is a master storyteller; this book will stay with you for a long, long time.

-- New York Times bestselling author Tasha Alexander A charming, well-told story of love and devotion between sisters.

-- New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck.