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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the wake of tragedy a group of friends makes a pact that will cause them to reunite a decade later and embark upon a lifechanging adventure togetherfrom the 1 New York Times bestselling author of Meant to Be

Juicy pageturning escapismThe New York Times

Four freshmen arrive at college from completely different worlds Lainey a California party girl with a flair for drama Tyson a brilliant scholar and aspiring lawyer from Washington DC Summer an ambitious recruited athlete from the Midwestand Hannah a mildmannered southerner who is content to quietly round out the circle of big personalities Soon after arriving on campus they strike up a conversation in their shared dorm and the seeds of friendship are planted

As their college years fly by their bond intensifies and the four become inseparable But as graduation nears their lives are forever changed after a desperate act leads to tragic consequences Stunned and heartbroken they make a pact promising to always be there for one another no matter how separated they may become by circumstances or distance

Ten years later Hannah is anticipating what should be one of the happiest moments of her life when everything is suddenly turned upside down Calling on her closest friends it soon becomes clear that they are all facing their own crossroads True to their promise they agree to take a time out from lives headed in wrong directions and embark on a shared journey of selfdiscovery forgiveness and acceptance

In this tender portrayal of grief love and hope Emily Giffin asks When things fall apart who will be at our sides helping us pick up the pieces