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We Are the Brennans: A Novel

We Are the Brennans: A Novel

by Tracey Lange (Author)

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**In the vein of Mary Beth Keane’s Ask Again, Yes and Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's The Nest, Tracey Lange’s We Are the Brennans explores the staying power of shame―and the redemptive power of love―in an Irish Catholic family torn apart by secrets.When twenty-nine-year-old Sunday Brennan wakes up in a Los Angeles hospital, bruised and battered after a drunk driving accident she caused, she swallows her pride and goes home to her family in New York. But it’s not easy. She deserted them all―and her high school sweetheart―five years before with little explanation, and they've got questions.Sunday is determined to rebuild her life back on the east coast, even if it does mean tiptoeing around resentful brothers and an ex-fiancé. The longer she stays, however, the more she realizes they need her just as much as she needs them. When a dangerous man from her past brings her family’s pub business to the brink of financial ruin, the only way to protect them is to upend all their secrets―secrets that have damaged the family for generations and will threaten everything they know about their lives. In the aftermath, the Brennan family is forced to confront painful mistakes―and ultimately find a way forward, together. A Macmillan Audio production from Celadon Books"Reading this novel is like getting a view through a lighted window on a family sitting around a table after dark. Who are they? What are they talking about? All families have their own story and the ways they tell it to themselves, and untangling the many strands of this one was deep and richly satisfying. Once I started, I couldn't stop. I read it in one long delicious slide." -- Sarah Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Guest Book

We Are the Brennans: A Novel, by Tracey Lange, is a heartwarming and humorous tale that follows the lives of the Brennan family. Set in the small town of Sea Breeze, California, the novel centers around the Brennan sisters, Annie and Jessica, and their relationships with their family, friends, and the community.

Annie, the older sister, is a single mother to her teenage son, Sean. She works hard to provide for her family and keep a roof over their heads. Despite the challenges she faces, Annie is a strong and resilient woman who is always there for her loved ones.

Jessica, the younger sister, is a free-spirited artist who dreams of making it big in the art world. She is full of life and energy, but she often struggles to find her place in the world. Jessica's journey is one of self-discovery and finding her own unique path.

The novel is told from the alternating perspectives of Annie and Jessica, which gives readers a well-rounded view of the family dynamics. The Brennans are a close-knit group, but they are not without their problems. They argue, they disagree, and they sometimes drive each other crazy. But at the end of the day, they love each other unconditionally.

We Are the Brennans is a story about family, love, and the challenges of everyday life. It is a heartwarming and funny novel that readers of all ages will enjoy.

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English