Life on the Refrigerator Door: Notes Between a Mother and Daughter, a novel

Kuipers, Alice

ISBN 10: 0061370495 / ISBN 13: 9780061370496

Published by Harper (edition ), 2007

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Synopsis:

Claire and her mother are running out of time, but they don't know it. Not yet. Claire is wrapped up with the difficulties of her bourgeoning adulthood—boys, school, friends, identity; Claire's mother, a single mom, is rushed off her feet both at work and at home. They rarely find themselves in the same room at the same time, and it often seems that the only thing they can count on are notes to each other on the refrigerator door. When home is threatened by a crisis, their relationship experiences a momentous change. Forced to reevaluate the delicate balance between their personal lives and their bond as mother and daughter, Claire and her mother find new love and devotion for one another deeper than anything they had ever imagined.

Heartfelt, touching, and unforgettable, Life on the Refrigerator Door is a glimpse into the lives of mothers and daughters everywhere. In this deeply touching novel told through a series of notes written from a loving mother and her devoted fifteen-year-old daughter, debut author Alice Kuipers deftly captures the impenetrable fabric that connects mothers and daughters throughout the world. Moving and rich with emotion, Life on the Refrigerator Door delivers universal lessons about love in a wonderfully simple and poignant narrative.

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Life on the Refrigerator Door

Notes Between a Mother and Daughter, a novelBy Alice Kuipers

HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Copyright © 2007 Alice Kuipers
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ISBN: 9780061370496

Chapter One

Hey Claire-Bear,

milk
apples
bananas
avocados
onions
potatoes
tomatoes
mushrooms
carrots and rabbit food for Peter
ground beef
bread
juice—you choose

If you can carry any more, get a chicken and two cans of beans. Don't worry if you can't, I can try and pick these up tomorrow.

Love, Mom.

—Money on the counter. Don't forget your key!

Mom,

I bought everything on the list except the chicken and the beans. It was freezing outside and carrying the bags back I thought my fingers were going tofall off. I need new gloves. We should go to the store again this Saturday—you aren't working this weekend are you?

Hope you had a good day???

C

Continues...

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Life on the Refrigerator Door: Notes Between...
Publisher: Harper (edition )
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included