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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.

'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 20th Century Contemporary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Heartfelt Inspiring Tear-jerking Thought-Provoking
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One of the few books I recommend to everyone as a “must read”! I avoided this book for too long thinking it would be a tedious war history book but it’s an incredibly beautiful story that filled me with love and broke my heart all at the same time (while inadvertently giving me a whole new appreciation for the experience of living through war times). I travel for work so listen to approx 4-6 audiobooks a month and this is one of the few I’ll never forget! Kelly Rimmer’s amazing talent truly shines here.

Kelly Rimmer Shines!

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I found this book a little slow to start with, but once I got through the first four chapters it took on a life of its own. I loved it, simple as that. It was a little predictable but any book that makes me cry on multiple occasions is a good book! The narration was great too.I would recommend this book without hesitation.

Life and love

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Loved this book so much! I was sobbing as it gets to the end but I can listen to this book over and over again.

What a beautiful story!!!

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I really enjoyed this book as it was such an easy listen, a great story and so well narrated. Loved the characters and story was easy to follow. I don't review much but felt I'd like to recommend this to others.

Thoroughly enjoyable.

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I loved this book. Such a special beautiful story and the narration was excellent. Bought me to tears several times

This one is special

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