Recipes for Melissa: The heartbreaking story of a mother's goodbye to her daughter, by Teresa Driscoll
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Is it ever too late for the gift of goodbye?
Melissa Dance was eight years old when her mother died. They never got to say goodbye. Seventeen years later, Melissa is handed a journal. As she smooths open the pages and begins to read her mother’s words, she is instantly transported back to her childhood. But returning to her past is painful and memories of her mother’s beautiful face are a cruel reminder to Melissa that she’ll never see her again. As Melissa slowly makes her way through the precious book, reading the snippets of advice and cooking the dishes from the recipes she is also shocked to learn of her mother’s secrets – secrets that if shared, could change Melissa’s world forever. A beautifully written, heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting story of a mother’s loving legacy for her daughter – perfect for fans of Rowan Coleman, Lucy Dillon and JoJo Moyes. ‘A deeply moving story that explores what it means to love and to be loved. It is told with insight and compassion, as Teresa deals with a powerful subject - the fall-out of illness and what it means for the family. You will be captivated by this emotional tale, beautifully told.’ Kate Furnivall ‘A beautifully written book, full of emotion, passion and compassion. It's a book I would recommend to everyone who is interested in relationships and family stories. A lovely book that touches on the most enduring subjects with sensitivity and poignancy.’ Louise Douglas, bestselling author of The Love of My Life ‘An absolutely beautifully written book. It is heartbreaking and sad, but at the same time it is also uplifting and inspirational. The book is a reminder that you have to make the most of each day, making sure to laugh and love lots, and be true to your heart…A powerful tale that will stick me with for a long time to come. 5/5 stars’ Jill Loves to Read ‘Recipes for Melissa should be read with tissues, ice-cream, and a phone on-hand to call up your nearest and dearest to tell them you love them… A life-affirming, nostalgic, captivating tale of one mother and daughter, whose love for each other echoes throughout the years spent apart.’ Becca’s Books ‘Beautifully written…A book that will stay with me.’Any Excuse to Read ‘A superbly written debut novel…full of heart-tugging moments, An emotional read, but a beautiful one at the same time – I look forward to future books from this author.’ Literary Week ‘You can feel the mum's pain and anguish...Such a moving book full of love for her child and her husband.’ Bookworms and Shutterbugs ‘A wonderful legacy of love from mother to daughter.’ Amanda Prowse ‘A wonderfully poignant portrayal of a mother's undying love for her daughter….A very touching tale.’ Sincerely Book Angels ‘This is a beautifully written family story which is filled with the heartbreak of loss and the overriding power of the love that a mother has for her child…this is one book which needs to be read over the space of a sunny afternoon, preferably with a pot of tea and cream scone close at hand.’ Jaffa Reads Too ‘The story is filled with emotion, passion and sensitivity. It is both poignant and inspirational showing Melissa that life is a precious gift and that you should make the most of it. I really enjoyed reading this novel and wholeheartedly recommend it as a really lovely read. The journal of motherly love and wisdom ‘Do not mistake Recipes for Melissa for a classic weepy. It is far more than that. The story is one of rediscovery, resolution and healing as much as it is about loss and mourning. Teresa deals with this difficult and heartbreaking subject with sympathy and warmth. Her writing feels very honest… a subtle and moving debut and I’m very much looking forward to Teresa’s second book.’ Chick Lit Love Recipes for Melissa: The heartbreaking story of a mother's goodbye to her daughter, by Teresa Driscoll- Amazon Sales Rank: #44875 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-06-05
- Released on: 2015-06-05
- Format: Kindle eBook
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This is a beautiful novel that felt like it was truly written from the heart. By P. Mortimer Recipes for Melissa is about a young woman who lost her mother to cancer at 8 years old. When she reaches 25, she is given a journal that was written by her mother before she died, and intended for Melissa once she had grown up.Expect to be taken on an emotional and nostalgic journey as Melissa reads through her mother’s journal.There is so much to love about this book. I loved the recipes, part of it being set in Cornwall which is where I now live, the fact that at times it made me smile and at other times it made me cry.This story is beautifully written and well paced. I very much feel I became a part of this book, and feel it will stay with me for some time.I have such fond memories of making soda bread as a child. My Mum is Irish, so we used to make it together a lot when I was young. I loved cutting the cross along the top of it to help it rise in the oven. Mmm, the smell of freshly baked soda bread, yummy.The reference to Jaws is where the child in me fully connected with this book, as I have such a clear memory of being 4 years old, sitting on the settee, sharing chips with my Dad, while watching Jaws, and my Mum coming home from her evening shift at the hospital, being horrified that Daddy had let me watch Jaws with him. I remember telling Mummy I wasn’t scared, but later had repeat nightmares of a shark coming through my bedroom window, not helped when the window started swinging away from the wall in a storm one night …argh!If you like the sound of the blurb, then I highly recommend you read this, as it is a wonderful story.I would like to thank the publisher, Bookouture for allowing me a copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Sweet mother and daughter story By Chick Lit Central By Melissa AmsterI initially wanted to read this book because the main character shares a first name with me. However, it also had an eerie feel for me, as this Melissa's mother passed away a long time ago, leaving only a book of recipes as her legacy. It was also fitting for me to read this book right now, as I'm participating in an online writing retreat about memories related to food. A lot of the story touched on that concept. I liked that the story had more than I was expecting, as it also features Melissa's father Max's perspective. I really liked Max a lot and felt even more sympathetic toward him. Melissa was a likable character though (I'd be worried if she wasn't...). I partially wanted her to set out on her own to figure out what Eleanor (her mom) was trying to tell her. However, I also loved how Sam looked after her and clearly loved her, even after all she put him through.What didn't work so well for me was all the dragged out suspense. I like that there were some twists I didn't see coming, but it felt like she kept making the same hints over and over before we could get to the climax of the story. There was also a lot of jumping back and forth in time and between narratives. Melissa's story took place in 2011, but Eleanor's took place in 1994. Suddenly there would be a character and/or time switch in the middle of a chapter, which threw me off.Overall, it was a sweet mother and daughter story. I couldn't imagine being in Eleanor's shoes, nor could I imagine losing a parent at such a young age. Both concepts are heart-wrenching. Having said that, some parts of the story are difficult to read, emotionally. The novel drew me in though, and I still am thinking about it.Movie cast ideas:Melissa: Lily Collins (http://imdb.to/1NSwZC3)Sam: Armie Hammer (http://imdb.to/1HRHH9A)(I liked them together in Mirror, Mirror.)Max (2011): Colin Firth (http://bit.ly/1NCCing)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding in EVERY way By read-along-with-sue Recipes for Melissa: The heartbreaking story of a mother's goodbye to her daughter by Teresa DriscollMy rating: 5 of 5 starsOh my word where do I start with this wonderful piece of work.I have been sat slowly pacing this book, taking in every detail, every emotion that came out from each page, every word, every full stop and coma.This is a story that cannot be hurried. Its a story you need to sit and 'feel' and boy, did I feel. I digested it.I can't give you, the reader, too much information or I would spoil it. But think of the title, Recipes for Melissa. As we can read from the blurb Melissa gets left a book written by her Mother, the Mother she lost at a young age through cancer. The recipes are not only baking recipes.I felt I had my book open and Melissa has her book open, I felt nosy at times as I was peering into the written words of her lost Mother. She inherited this book when she was 25, her Mothers wishes. Her Father didn't know, her husband didn't know. She kept it hidden, except US the readers get privvy to what's in there. Its upbeat, its fun at times, its how to bake things, things that she shared cooking with her Mother in the kitchen when she was alive and she herself was young.I felt in my heart for Melissa, the times she couldn't face reading on, what else she was going to discover.She learns about herself, she learns why she thinks certain things, she starts to remember, but......she also discovers a very important factor that can alter her life.....andshe discovers another important factor that could change her life drastically.Does your Mother know you?Does your Mother know what choices you would choose when faced with something or would she just hope.I just adored this book.Like I say, this book really needs to be savoured for the taste and pleasure it gives. Digest it with care, read it with care and go on the journey with Melissa.LOVED IT.
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