Book description
Cynthia Wilkes has hit one of life's terrifying sweet spots. She's
uncertain of the future of her broadcasting career, her children are
preparing to leave the nest, and she's flirting with the idea of dating
again. Cynthia is faced with deciding who she will be now that the title
of "journalist" seems tenuous, the role of "wife"
has been taken by someone else, and the concept of "mother" is
being rapidly redefined. At this time when change is inevitable and
everything is open to introspection, an unlikely would-be protege
arrives, forcing Cynthia to reflect on her sense of family and of self
... and causes those closest to her to do the same.
Family Album is about the creation and reconstruction of
family and the lingering effects of the people we keep close, and
those we try to let go ... the siblings and step-siblings, parents and
step-parents, brothers and sisters, spouses and exes, the friends,
colleagues, and "others" that make up a family.
Kerry Kelly is a native of North Bay, Ontario. She has been a
full-time professional print and Web writer since 1998. Her byline has
appeared in publications such as the
Toronto Star
,
NOW
, the
Calgary Herald
, and the
Sudbury Star
. Her debut novel,
The Year She Left
, was published in 2008. She lives in Toronto.
