April: THE CRADLE

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Early one summer morning, Matthew Bishop kisses his still-sleeping wife Marissa, gets dressed and eases his truck through Milwaukee, bound for the highway. His wife, pregnant with their first child, has asked him to find the antique cradle taken years before by her mother Caroline when she abandoned Marissa, never to contact her daughter again. Soon to be a mother herself, Marissa now dreams of nothing else but bringing her baby home to the cradle she herself slept in. His wife does not know-does not want to know-where her mother lives, but Matt has an address for Caroline's sister near by and with any luck, he will be home in time for dinner.

Only as Matt tries to track down his wife's mother, he discovers that Caroline, upon leaving Marissa, has led a life increasingly plagued by impulse and irrationality, a mysterious life that grows more inexplicable with each new lead Matt gains, and door he enters. As hours turn into days and Caroline's trail takes Matt from Wisconsin to Minnesota, Illinois, and beyond in search of the cradle, Matt makes a discovery that will forever change Marissa's life, and faces a decision that will challenge everything he has ever known.

Elegant and astonishing, Patrick Somerville tells the story of one man's journey into the heart of marriage, parenthood, and what it means to be a family. Confirming the arrival of an exuberantly talented new writer, THE CRADLE is an uniquely imaginative debut novel that radiates with wisdom and wonder.

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The Cradle - Q&A

Author Essay - The Cradle

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Permalink Reply by Kris on April 5, 2010 at 11:46am

This sounds really good...I signed up for the giveaway.

Permalink Reply by Tenny Kusuma on April 5, 2010 at 11:48am

Thanks! Just signed up.

Permalink Reply by gaby lapus on April 5, 2010 at 11:50am

This sounds interesting! I've signed up to review and host a giveaway. Thank you!

Permalink Reply by Patty Woodland on April 5, 2010 at 12:13pm

Sounds really interesting. Thank you

PublicistPermalink Reply by Mandie on April 5, 2010 at 12:23pm

Thanks, just signed up. Will be on my book blog and in My http://www.takingtimeformommy.com newsletter.

Permalink Reply by Toni Gomez on April 5, 2010 at 12:24pm

The book sounds fantastic. I'd love to host a giveaway only. I filled out the form. I'll send my link later this week.

Toni
www.acircleofbooks.blogspot.com

BloggerPermalink Reply by Mary (BookHounds) on April 5, 2010 at 12:34pm