Between Sisters: This book centers on two sisters (obviously)! They had a mom, for lack of better words, whom was self-absorbed and seeking fame. When the mother abandoned the children unsupervised for an extended amount of time the older sister located the younger sisters biological father whom neither has ever met. They go to stay with the man and the older sister is very jealous of the relationship the two have, as she doesnt even know who her father is because her mother never would tell her. The oldest girl begins to act out and is then asked to leave. They grow into their lives without one another. The older sister becomes a rich, sucessful and lonely divorce attorney. The younger sister has a very simple and poor life but is filled with good friends and love from her father and her daughter. The younger sister meets a man, falls head over heels and rushes into a marriage that the other sister does not approve of but the older sister must learn to bite her tongue and be supportive in order to rebuild their broken relationship. After the marriage the plot thickens and becomes wonderful and teary- just like I like em!!
Winter Garden : This book did not captivate me at all and I have liked ALL of her other novels up to date. Too much time was spent on these weird fairy tales of a winter garden passed down froma Russian mother who was very cold & distant. It was like prying teeth to see into this character. Subconciously you find yourself skimming over the text to further yourself along inthe book. I never do this.. but halfway through the book I gave up, quit reading and returned this book. I dont recommend this book - save your precious time :)
