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The Things We Cannot Say

By: Kelly Rimmer
Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon, Nancy Peterson
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A powerful WWII novel for readers and viewers of All the Light We Cannot See

2019 Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do everything to support him, but at what cost to her family? When her cherished grandmother is hospitalised, a hidden box of mementoes reveals a tattered photo of a young man, a tiny leather shoe and a letter. Her grandmother begs Alice to return to Poland to see what became of those she held dearest.

WWII Alina and Tomasz are childhood sweethearts. The night before he leaves for college, Tomasz proposes marriage. But when their village falls to the Nazis, Alina doesn't know if Tomasz is alive or dead.

2019 In Poland, separated from her family, Alice begins to uncover the story her grandmother is so desperate to tell, and discovers a love that bloomed in the winter of 1942. As a painful family history comes to light, will the struggles of the past and present finally reach a heartbreaking resolution?

Inspired by the author's own family history, THE THINGS WE CANNOT SAY unearths a tragic love story and a family secret whose far-reaching effects will alter lives forever.

©2019 Kelly Rimmer (P)2019 Hachette Australia Audio 20th Century Fiction Historical Fiction Heartfelt Inspiring Tear-jerking Thought-Provoking

Critic Reviews

"Kelly Rimmer has raised the already-high bar with this unforgettable novel, The Things We Cannot Say. Alina and Tomasz's story is one of bravery, resilience, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love. Fans of Jodi Picoult and Kristin Hannah now have a new go-to author." (Sally Hepworth, author of The Secrets of Midwives)

"The Things We Cannot Say is such an emotional and powerful read that I found it almost impossible to put down. I was riveted, and will be recommending this book to everyone I know." (Lisa Ireland, author of The Shape of Us)
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This story takes you on a mindful experience that brings light to tragedies and losses of an era we all will never grasp the realities of.
It also shows how the strength and resilience of a person can flourish when knowingly they are loved.
So elegantly written, and presented via audiobook.

Brilliantly thoughtfully written and presented via audiobook

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Another amazing book by Kelly. So much research and perfectly narrated. The readers are clear and engaging. The parallel stories joining to a perfectly timed ending. Loved, I will be heading out to buy the hard copy today!

Amazing and captivating from beginning to end.

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This book reminds you to be fortunate for what you have.
What a great twist of events! Grab the tissue box because you will need it by the end.

Thank you Kellie

Incredible

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Wow what an incredible journey of life through the eyes of a Polish family living near Auschwitz. I've often wondered about survivor's stories. The narrator's were brilliant. A must read

An incredible journey of Life

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I really enjoyed the book, the love that endured the worst of times. However, I did find it not believable that it took more than 70 years and the granddaughter to find out the story.

A love story

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I thoroughly enjoyed the story and performance of this book. I brought together past and the present with a detailed story and memorable characters. A reminder of how fortunate we are.

Bridging past and present seamlessly

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This book has all the feels! An easy listen, beautiful story line and a heartfelt ending. I haven't had these feels since I read All the Light We Cannot See. Amazing

Amazing

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Once start reading couldn't stop . Wonderful book. Highly recommended to anyone.
you won't regret.

amazing

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Really enjoyed this book. Wonderful story and characters. The narration was excellent.
Highly recommend.

Memorable read

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Seriously the best book I’ve listened to by far.
I couldn’t recommend this book more, 5 stars all round.
It puts the “struggles” of today’s life into perspective.

Brilliant

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