The Pieces of Us
$24.48
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
6 January 2026
Summary
The emotional and evocative new novel about the relationships between mothers and daughters and how they shape you in ways you never imagine.
Three generations of women. Three life-altering events. As they discover the truth of their heritage, they’ll discover what makes the pieces of us.
At fifty-eight, Minnie McAllister isn’t an old woman. But as Alzheimer’s ravages her mind, her brain says otherwise.
Cat McAllister is tackling everything life can throw at her. And j…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781405951234 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1405951230 |
| Author: | Claire Alexander |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 6 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 283g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 131mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
I cried and laughed and utterly loved THE PIECES OF US – this book has all the feels – I ADORED it! – FAITH HOGAN
With themes of resilience, memory and the complexities of womanhood, this novel offers a heartfelt exploration of familial bonds and personal growth * Woman’s Weekly *
Raw, heartbreaking, and oh so beautiful! I wanted to climb inside the pages and never leave. – CLAIRE FRANCIS, author of To Hell With It
I loved this moving story about mothers, daughters and secrets from the past that can no longer be contained. Claire Alexander writes about our deepest emotional truths with acuity and a sense of hope. – Jo Leevers
Praise for Meredith, Alone * : *
Gorgeous. I shed tears. Very, very touching, sweet and hopeful – Marian Keyes
Heartbreaking and glorious … [An] absolute joy of a novel * Heat, Book of the Week *
Beautiful, moving and unexpectedly timely – Daisy Buchanan
Touching and funny and sad and hopeful. I loved Meredith, Alone so much! – Jane Fallon
Beautifully written, a story of womanhood in all its facets. I loved it! – Amanda Prowse
Claire Alexander
Claire Alexander lives with her young family on the west coast of Scotland. A freelance journalist, she has written about parenting, sobriety, mental health and wellbeing for publications including The Washington Post, The Independent, The Huffington Post and Glamour. When she’s not writing or parenting, she’s on her paddle board, thinking about her next book. Claire is the author of Meredith, Alone and The Pieces of Us is her second novel.
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