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The Woman Who Met Herself
Laura Pearson
Publication Date: May 23rd, 2025
Boldwood Books
304 Pages
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Genre: General Fiction | Women’s Fiction
I love Laura Pearson’s books, this is my sixth read by the author. I Wanted You To Know and The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine were five star reads for me. The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Up, Missing Pieces and The Many Futures of Maddy Hart were four star reads. Laura Pearson continues to deliver as one of my favourite writers of women’s fiction. She always has unique plotlines, but every story she tells is about self-discovery and family secrets. They’re always very touching and thought-provoking.
This story is about Debbie and Ruth, who meet by happenstance and discover they are identical twins. Imagine meeting your twin for the first time at age sixty-two. The author brilliantly weaves a story so heartfelt and real that I felt like I was friends with these ladies. What I found interesting was that even though Debbie and Ruth are similar in looks, and they started out together yet their lives took such different paths. Debbie loves adventure, Ruth likes the comforts of home and routine. Both are interesting and compelling, just in different ways. I loved how they were both game to get to know each other and try to find some sort of connection. It was such an emotional journey for both of them, and I was so glad to be along for the ride.
This is so much more than a book about two women who look alike, it’s about learning something new about yourself while learning about someone else. It’s about putting your needs first, as you’re no good to anyone if you’re not good to yourself. It’s about life’s surprises, making the most of every day. Pearson’s writing is both poignant and uplifting, reminding us that life is full of surprises and that it’s never too late to reinvent ourselves. I highly recommend this book and everything else by Laura Pearson. She writes the type of beautiful stories that stay with the reader long after the final page.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
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