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Maybe one could be a fluke or two good luck, but Sara Brunsvold has definitely solidified her place as an outstanding author of contemporary literary ‘wisdom’ books, because the third time’s the charm with The Atlas of Untold Stories. This book hits all the notes – multigenerational, family secrets, pain and loss, struggling with faith and forgiveness and the changing of seasons – and it hits them expertly.

I love the way that Brunsvold has crafted this story: with three women heading out on a roadtrip in search of adventure. The reality is that they’re really learning about themselves, each other, and how to handle all kinds of relationships. Layered in is Brunsvold’s signature wisdom about faith and families. I loved every bit of that. While I think everyone has at least one complication in their family tree, much of the relationship wisdom is really applicable to any relationship – and we can all use more of that. I felt like I was learning right along with Chloe, Lauren, and Edie.
What made this book even more fun than Chloe’s antics were the literary adventures. I love books, and my grandmother used to take me on bookish adventures when I visited her in the summertime. I haven’t read many of the authors whose work they explored, but The Atlas of Untold Stories has me rethinking that – and wanting to create a bookish adventure in my own area.
One thing that I didn’t expect was for this book to hit home in quite the way that it did. The city of Prague plays a role, as does changing seasons of life, and I read this book as my daughter was returning from a field trip to that far-off city – only days after my son graduated from high school. So many big events all at once was a lot to process, and I enjoyed Brunsvold’s wisdom in this area.
So don’t wait for this one – The Atlas of Untold Stories is the perfect book for women of all ages. It’s funny, meaningful, authentic, and deep; you’ll be revisiting these characters long after you’ve turned the last page.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.