“Fans of Jojo Moyes will love We Are All Made of Stars” (Good Housekeeping). “A beautiful web of a book” (Jodi Picoult), this life-affirming novel tells an unforgettable story about second chances, the power of words, and the resilience of the heart.A dedicated nurse, Stella finds comfort at the hospice where she works the late shift, especially since her husband returned from Afghanistan—cold, … returned from Afghanistan—cold, distant, and shattered by painful memories he refuses to share. The hospice at night is another world, where the dying receive closure by creating the letters that Stella helps them write. The pages are filled with love and humor, sometimes regret, and, occasionally, even instructions for a perplexed husband on how to run appliances. There’s one rule: The letters are mailed only after the patient has passed.
Suddenly Stella is faced with a dilemma: A woman under her care, Grace, has written a confession to the son she abandoned many years before. The letter clearly needs to be read before Grace dies. But if Stella mails it now, she breaks the rule—and risks tampering not only with Grace’s wishes but also with fate.
Navigating passion and grief, loyalty and loss, and a marriage threatened by silence and secrets, Stella discovers that letters hold a special power: granting solace, saving memories, nurturing relationships. As the words endure, love redeems.
Praise for We Are All Made of Stars
“A beautiful web of a book that reminds us of how we are all connected, and how to die—and live—without regrets. Is that a tear in my eye? No, that’s a tear in your eye.”—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Leaving Time and The Storyteller
“We Are All Made of Stars will break your heart and put the pieces back together—fans of Jojo Moyes’s Me Before You, this one is right up your alley.”—Refinery29
“Coleman uses several voices and perspectives to turn a potentially dark story into one filled with light. Fans of Jojo Moyes will love this beautifully written, deeply engaging novel that understands death and celebrates life.” —Booklist (starred review)
“A powerful, emotional read.”—RT Reviews
“Fans of Jojo Moyes will love We Are All Made of Stars.”—Good Housekeeping
“Coleman has written a poignant story that examines the value of life, love, and forgiveness. . . . A tear-jerking but ultimately uplifting story.”—Kirkus Reviews
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Don’t miss this book….a wonderful read!
I was hesitant about reading a book where much of the action takes place in a hospice setting. I’m widowed and went thru that myself. But, this book was so beautifully written. There were very sad parts. People died, but there were parts where you can see that life moves forward, even if its not as we want it too. Part of the hospices practice was to have each patient write a last letter to…someone. At the end of each chapter, a letter was represented. More often than not it did not involve a character in the book. These letters were amazing, sweet, sad, hopeful, sometimes funny, sometimes giving closure. It really was a beautiful book.
Thought provoking and surprisingly uplifting book! Interesting characters!
Lovely stories
I loved it, I found myself copying some quotations from the book, so inspirational !
A beautiful twist on a subject we tend to avoid (dying), the stories and letters are incredibly life affirming.
As a hospice worker was truly inspired by how realistic the portrayal of all the characters were. Life currently lived and about to end is presented in all its aspects. Highly recommend this book. Have bought several copies to share with fellow workers.
I enjoyed the story and the characters
Wonderful way of letting the reader “hear” what may be the final goodbyes of a variety of people while also showing how living with end-of-life patients affect those who care for them. I admire people like Stella, who help her patients through their final days, despite having problems of her own.