Pretending to Dance: A Novel, by Diane Chamberlain
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Pretending to Dance: A Novel, by Diane Chamberlain
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Molly Arnette is very good at keeping secrets. She and her husband live in San Diego, where they hope to soon adopt a baby. But the process terrifies her.
As the questions and background checks come one after another, Molly worries that the truth she's kept hidden about her North Carolina childhood will rise to the surface and destroy not only her chance at adoption, but her marriage as well. She ran away from her family twenty years ago after a shocking event left her devastated and distrustful of those she loved: Her mother, the woman who raised her and who Molly says is dead but is very much alive. Her birth mother, whose mysterious presence raised so many issues. The father she adored, whose death sent her running from the small community of Morrison Ridge.
Now, as she tries to find a way to make peace with her past and embrace a future filled with promise, she discovers that even she doesn't know the truth of what happened in her family of pretenders.
Told with Diane Chamberlain's compelling prose and gift for deft exploration of the human heart, Pretending to Dance is an exploration of family, lies, and the complexities of both.
Pretending to Dance: A Novel, by Diane Chamberlain- Amazon Sales Rank: #22914 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-06
- Released on: 2015-10-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.48" h x 1.14" w x 6.32" l, 1.00 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 352 pages
From School Library Journal Molly and her husband, Aidan, want to adopt a baby. A young pregnant girl who wants to give her child up thinks that they may be the couple to become her baby's parents. But though Molly knows that she wants this baby, she is also unsure about being an adoptive mother. Her past looms close and hides a secret that she fears will unhinge not only this adoption but possibly her marriage. Alternating chapters tell the story of Molly's life during the summer she turned 14 in her small North Carolina town, juxtaposed with chapters about her life today as a lawyer in San Diego. She was raised in a loving family with a pharmacist mother and a therapist father with multiple sclerosis. That summer, Molly befriends a new girl who introduces her to an older boy, and subsequently drugs and sex. When a devastating event occurs and her beloved father dies, Molly is unable to reconcile the actions of her family. She is unable to trust them and leaves them behind, first for boarding schools and then for her adult life in San Diego. It is only her fear that the past is beginning to influence her present that pushes her to deal with those earlier events. VERDICT An excellent choice for mature teens who will follow Molly's burgeoning maturity as she tries to keep her father close and safe.—Connie Williams, Petaluma High School, CA
Review
“Pretending to Dance is a multilayered, poignant novel. Chamberlain writes knowledgeably about seeing a family member confront a degenerative illness, the power of therapy, and the hardship of loss. Reminiscent of a Sarah Dessen or Sharon Creech novel, Pretending to Dance proves that a coming-of-age story can happen at any time in your life." ―Booklist on Pretending to Dance
"A book rich in relatable characters and moving scenes, this stunning tale will linger with readers long after the last page." ―RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars, Top Pick) on Pretending to Dance
“While the family argues and Molly’s hormones run wild, something else is going on that will make for the explosive revelation at novel’s end.” ―Kirkus Reviews on Pretending to Dance
"Very well developed characters who are so real you want to reach out and hug them." ―Fiction Addiction on Pretending to Dance
"A gripping story." ―Woman and Home on Pretending to Dance
“Diane Chamberlain’s insight as a former social worker and psychotherapist is evident in her writing, adding emotion and depth to complex family dynamics. . . You may need tissues.” ―The Eclectic Reader on Pretending to Dance
“A tightly plotted mystery with well drawn characters.” ―The Books Lover’s Best Friend on Pretending to Dance
“This book seamlessly flowed between past and present to create a story that was sad, yet heartwarming and ultimately the story of one girl’s triumphant life.” ―Comfy Reading on Pretending to Dance
“Chamberlain has written an excellent novel with well-thought-out plotlines that never lose the suspense lover's interest for one solitary second.” ―Suspense Magazine on The Silent Sister
“Chamberlain's powerful story is a page-turner to the very end.” ―Library Journal on The Silent Sister
“Compulsively readable.” ―Kirkus Reviews on The Silent Sister
“A story of redemption, paranoia, and the power of shared bonds, The Silent Sister is a powerful and thrilling novel...Tautly paced and emotionally driven.” ―Booklist on The Silent Sister
“Hard to put down.” ―Better Homes & Gardens on The Silent Sister
“A tense story with plenty of twists...Riley's world gets rocked and the readers' will be too.” ―The Parkersburg News and Sentinel on The Silent Sister
“A well-researched page-turner. The stakes mount to dizzying heights . . . Chamberlain certainly knows how to escalate tension.” ―Kirkus Reviews on Necessary Lies
“Absorbing and haunting, this should strongly touch Chamberlain's fans and draw those who enjoy Jodi Picoult and Barbara Delinsky.” ―Booklist on Necessary Lies
“This engrossing novel digs deep into the moral complexity of a dark period in history and brings it to life.” ―Publishers Weekly on Necessary Lies
About the Author DIANE CHAMBERLAIN is the bestselling author of more than twenty novels published in over eleven languages. Her books include The First Lie, Her Mother's Shadow, The Good Father, and Kiss River. She lives in North Carolina with her partner, photographer John Pagliuca, and her shelties, Keeper and Cole.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful. Another Great Read From This Great Author!! By Yolanda S. Bean I've read - and listened to - many of Chamberlain's earlier books over the years, and I always have an eye out for her new releases. Like many of her novels, this one has a modern storyline (2014) with Molly and her husband going through the process of adopting a baby and a storyline in Molly's past (starting in 1990) that gives more background on the secrets Molly has kept hidden for all of these years. It's a very engaging read, with a lot of information on adoption, MS and of course, Chamberlain's always realistic and authentic feeling characters. Like all of her novels, this one too expertly tugs at your heartstrings as the pages fly by! It's an enjoyable read and while I do love all of her books, this one is certainly up there with my favorites of hers! I already can't wait to see what she writes next!
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Perfectly titled: Pretending to Dance ~ 4.5 stars from this reader By SoCalGlo Oh my. I fell completely in awe and wonder and maybe a little bit “in love” with Graham's character. He is the therapist-father of the main character, Molly. A warm, loving human being to all who knew him, also a victim of Multiple Sclerosis, which of course is not what defines him, but is a major factor in the basis of this novel. We are told this story from two time frames, when Molly was 14 in the summer of 1990, and in current day as an adult in 2014. I found the former story more compelling than the latter, but it lays the groundwork for what makes Molly, the adult, tick. I will say that she disappointed me at times as an adult, but that's a very human trait. How many of us can say we've never disappointed anyone? Life lessons.There is so much to say about this, but I'll let you, dear reader, find out for yourself. It touches on many topics; relationships between daughter/father, mother/daughter, biological parents/adoptive parents, and then there is the BIG topic, “dying with dignity.” How much love does it take to let someone go? This unique family showed love for each other in many ways, reading together, dancing together, but what warmed my heart most was when Molly and her Dad sang together, and the music they chose. I wanted to sing right along with them, knowing the songs they were singing. Music was what helped them cope, even when they felt they couldn't be lifted, they sang or danced anyway, and chased the blues away, if only for a few minutes, and a few smiles.Don't hesitate to read this. Yes, there is a secret or two, and it takes place in locales she has written about before, but it is totally unlike anything she has written in the past. Each of her novels is unique and this is no exception, with well-fleshed out characters that you will enjoy meeting and thinking of long after you close the cover on the last page. To be released next month, in October 2015.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Amazing Story of Love and Family By Jasmyn9 Pretending to Dance was an amazing story. Taking place during two pivotal times in Molly's life, we uncover her past as she tries to come to terms with it in her future. The summer of Molly 14th year was the one that changed her life forever. Molly experienced so many changes in her life that year that stay with her for the rest of her life. It was a summer full of fun and tragedy, and it haunts her still. This summer is beautifully told and at times it seems like such a magical time of discovery for her.In the present, Molly has lied about her past and her family to everyone. As she gets ready to adopt a child, she begins to re-visit her past more and more, terrified that it will somehow come out and ruin her chances. Her struggle with this is very real. As the adoption itself begins to falter, she goes into a downward spiral both mentally and physically.I learned so much about open adoption, the pitfalls and the joys. It is such a different process than I had ever imagined.Her present and past come to a head when she is forced to face her past and address what happened there. While she finds a little of what she expected, things weren't quite as she had thought. And so much has changed since then that it's almost unrecognizable.This was a beautiful story of a family's love and the things a family may be willing to do to help the children. I think this is a must read for readers of all sorts. There are so many very special elements that you will find a way to connect to the characters and their lives.*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
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