The Days I Loved You Most

This book will break your heart and help you piece it back together again; it is the next great love story for the ages. Joseph and Evelyn''s New England beach homes have been side by side for generations. And in the summer of 1941, on the shores where they were raised, these two childhood friends fell in love. Now, more than sixty years later, with a lifetime between them, Joseph and Evelyn gather their three grown children to share the staggering news: She has received a tragic diagnosis; he cannot live without her. So in one year''s time, they will end their lives on their own terms. As the couple comes to grips with their fate, they retrace their past-the joys and regrets, the laughter and the sorrow, that brought them to this moment. They embark on a journey to create new memories to cherish, to live out their greatest dreams, and to comfort and connect with each of their children before they''re gone. But as their final days draw closer, they must confront the stark reality of what they are about to do, and make peace with the legacy they will leave behind for their family. An unforgettable and deeply romantic debut, The Days I Loved You Most is a moving tribute to the enduring power of love, a celebration of a lifetime spent together, and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope and beauty.

Spanning between the 1940s and early 2000s, The Days I Loved You Most is a heartwarming romance and intergenerational family saga. Fans of Nicholas Sparks's The Notebook and Kristan Higgins's Pack Up the Moon will devour this unforgettable story about loss, second chances and the lengths to which we are willing to go for love. Grab your tissues and call your book club because your next must-read has arrived!

Vorwort
The devastating debut novel from an accomplished new voice in bookclub fiction, Amy Neff. For fans of The Notebook and Me Before You, this is the next great love story for the ages.

Autorentext
Amy Neff's debut novel, The Days I Loved You Most, is a love letter to the seaside town where her family has spent summers since the early 1900s. The Days I Loved You Most is being published in the United States and Canada by Park Row, and in the UK by Bloomsbury; it also is being translated into 19 languages and counting. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and their two sons. Connect with her on social media, or find her online at amyneff.com.

Zusammenfassung
Every great love story deserves a great ending. 'I've never read a story quite like this deeply moving, complex novel' Jodi Picoult, the global bestseller 'An epic love story and a sweeping family saga, The Days I Loved You Most is beautifully constructed and so poignant. Perfect for lovers of Anne Tyler, Claire Lombardo and Emma Straub. The New England setting stole my heart' Georgina Moore**, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Garnett Girls Joseph and Evelyn's New England beach homes have been side by side for generations. And in the summer of 1941, on the shores where they were raised, these two childhood friends fell in love. Now, more than sixty years later, Joseph and Evelyn gather their three grown children to share the staggering news: in one year's time, they will end their lives on their own terms. She has received a diagnosis and he cannot - will not - live without her. As the couple comes to grips with their fate, they reckon with the joys and regrets, the laughter and the sorrow that brought them to this moment. And they create new memories to cherish with each of their children before they're gone. But as their final days draw closer, they must confront the stark reality of everything they have put in motion. Will they - can they - go through with their plan? This unforgettable debut is a joyful celebration of life and a deeply romantic love story. The Days I Loved You Most is a moving tribute to the enduring power of love in all its guises. 'A heartbreaking debut that will make you feel deeply' Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover 'Fans of Nicholas Sparks's The Notebook will devour this unforgettable story' Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire 'A testament to enduring love* and its many wondrous ripple effects' Marjan Kamali, bestselling author of The Stationery Shop*