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The Lucky Ones: A Novel That Explores the Unbreakable Bonds of Family

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About the Book

In Emily Giffin's latest novel, The Lucky Ones, she explores the unbreakable bonds of family, the complexities of relationships, and the resilience of the human spirit. This captivating novel follows the lives of four siblings as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of life, love, and loss.

The story begins with the sudden death of their beloved father, a tragic event that sends shockwaves through the family. As the siblings gather at their childhood home to grieve, they are forced to confront their own relationships with each other and the secrets they have been keeping.

The Lucky Ones

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4367 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	321 pages

The eldest sibling, Ruby, is a successful lawyer who has always been the responsible one. She has put her own life on hold to take care of her family, but she is starting to question her choices. Middle child, Ethan, is a charming and charismatic doctor who has always been the life of the party. But beneath his carefree exterior, he is struggling with a secret that could destroy his career and his family.

The youngest sibling, Daphne, is a talented artist who has always felt like the odd one out. She is struggling to find her place in the world and is haunted by the feeling that she will never be good enough.

As the siblings navigate their own challenges, they also have to deal with the arrival of their estranged mother, who has been absent from their lives for years. Her sudden reappearance forces them to confront the past and the reasons for her abandonment.

The Lucky Ones is a powerful and moving story about the importance of family, the complexities of relationships, and the resilience of the human spirit. Emily Giffin has crafted a novel that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking, and that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it.

Praise for The Lucky Ones

"The Lucky Ones is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel about the unbreakable bonds of family. Emily Giffin has created a cast of characters that readers will care about deeply, and she tells their story with warmth, humor, and heart. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever loved and lost."

- Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Two Ways

"The Lucky Ones is a powerful and moving story about the importance of family, the complexities of relationships, and the resilience of the human spirit. Emily Giffin has written a novel that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming, and that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it.

-Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale

About the Author

Emily Giffin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eleven novels, including Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Baby Proof, and All We Ever Wanted. Her books have been translated into thirty languages and have sold more than ten million copies worldwide. Emily lives in Atlanta with her husband and three children.