We Never Asked for Wings - Softcover

Diffenbaugh, Vanessa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1101885521 ISBN 13: 9781101885529

Publisher: Random House US, 2016

Synopsis

A novel about young love, hard choices, and immigrants finding hope against all oddsfrom the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The Language of Flowers.

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Review:

Advance praise for "We Never Asked for Wings"
I was hooked from the first breathtaking pages of "We Never Asked for Wings, " caring about this exquisitely vulnerable family, hoping right along with them on every page that each heart-rending, impossible choice would lead them somewhere better together. Lisa Genova, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Still Alice"
Vanessa Diffenbaugh s "We Never Asked for Wings" propels us into a mother s heart as she and her family travel down a rocky path to understanding and forgiveness. With breathtaking imagery and lyrical prose, Diffenbaugh makes Letty s growth from a troubled young mother to a responsible woman who learns to put her children first, but also allows herself the possibility of love, entirely believable. Hers is a hard-won victory you will cheer even as you wish this graceful, moving book would never end. Melanie Benjamin, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Aviator s Wife"
Praise for Vanessa Diffenbaugh s "The Language of Flowers"
Captivating . . . "The Language of Flowers" deftly weaves the sweetness of newfound love with the heartache of past mistakes. Minneapolis" Star Tribune"
[An] original and brilliant first novel . . . [Diffenbaugh is] a mesmerizing storyteller. "The Washington Post"
Fascinating . . . Diffenbaugh clearly knows both the human heart and her plants, and she keeps us rooting for the damaged Victoria. "O: The Oprah Magazine "(book of the week)
Diffenbaugh effortlessly spins this enchanting tale, making even her prickly protagonist impossible not to love. "Entertainment Weekly"
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Compelling . . . immensely engaging . . . unabashedly romantic . . . an emotional arc of almost unbearable poignance. " The Boston Globe"

"From the Hardcover edition.""

Deftly blends family conflict with reassurance: "Wings" is like "Parenthood" with class and immigration issues added for gravitas. "People" (Book of the Week)
This poignant story will stay in readers hearts long after the last page. . . . [Vanessa] Diffenbaugh weaves in the plight of undocumented immigrants to her tale of first- and second-generation Americans struggling to make their way in America. Moving without being maudlin, this story avoids the stereotypes in its stark portrayal of mothers who just want the best for their children. "RT Book Reviews "(Top Pick)
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Diffenbaugh is a storyteller of the highest order: her simple but poetic prose makes even this most classically American story sing with a special kind of vulnerable beauty. "Bustle"
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[A] gripping, heartfelt exploration of a mother s love, resilience and redemption. "Family Circle"
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Satisfying storytelling . . . Diffenbaugh delivers a heartwarming journey that mixes redemption and optimistic insight [and] confirms her gift for creating shrewd, sympathetic charmers. "Kirkus Reviews"
I was hooked from the first breathtaking pages of "We Never Asked for Wings, " caring about this exquisitely vulnerable family, hoping right along with them on every page that each heart-rending, impossible choice would lead them somewhere better together. Lisa Genova, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Still Alice"
Vanessa Diffenbaugh s "We Never Asked for Wings" propels us into a mother s heart as she and her family travel down a rocky path to understanding and forgiveness. With breathtaking imagery and lyrical prose, Diffenbaugh makes Letty s growth from a troubled young mother to a responsible woman who learns to put her children first, but also allows herself the possibility of love, entirely believable. Hers is a hard-won victory you will cheer even as you wish this graceful, moving book would never end. Melanie Benjamin, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Aviator s Wife"

"From the Hardcover edition.""

"Deftly blends family conflict with reassurance: Wings is like Parenthood with class and immigration issues added for gravitas."--People (Book of the Week)

"This poignant story will stay in readers' hearts long after the last page. . . . [Vanessa] Diffenbaugh weaves in the plight of undocumented immigrants to her tale of first- and second-generation Americans struggling to make their way in America. Moving without being maudlin, this story avoids the stereotypes in its stark portrayal of mothers who just want the best for their children."--RT Book Reviews (Top Pick)

"Diffenbaugh is a storyteller of the highest order: her simple but poetic prose makes even this most classically American story sing with a special kind of vulnerable beauty."--Bustle

"[A] gripping, heartfelt exploration of a mother's love, resilience and redemption."--Family Circle

"Satisfying storytelling . . . Diffenbaugh delivers a heartwarming journey that mixes redemption and optimistic insight [and] confirms her gift for creating shrewd, sympathetic charmers."--Kirkus Reviews

"I was hooked from the first breathtaking pages of We Never Asked for Wings, caring about this exquisitely vulnerable family, hoping right along with them on every page that each heart-rending, impossible choice would lead them somewhere better together."--Lisa Genova, New York Times bestselling author of Still Alice

"Vanessa Diffenbaugh's We Never Asked for Wings propels us into a mother's heart as she and her family travel down a rocky path to understanding and forgiveness. With breathtaking imagery and lyrical prose, Diffenbaugh makes Letty's growth from a troubled young mother to a responsible woman who learns to put her children first, but also allows herself the possibility of love, entirely believable. Hers is a hard-won victory you will cheer even as you wish this graceful, moving book would never end."--Melanie Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator's Wife

From the Hardcover edition.

From the Author:

Vanessa Diffenbaugh was born and raised in northern California. After studying creative writing, she went on to teach art and technology to youth in low-income communities. She and her husband PK have four children: Donovan, Tre'von, Graciela and Miles. Vanessa is also the co-founder of Camellia Network, whose mission is to create a nationwide movement to support youth transitioning from foster care. She and and her family live in Monterey, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House US
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1101885521
• ISBN 13: 9781101885529
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368