Tell Me How to Be: A Novel

Tell Me How to Be is a poignant and heartwarming novel that explores the complexities of family secrets, love, sexuality, loss, identity questions, and remorse.

This debut novel by Kelsey Timmerman delves into the lives of Renu Amin and her son Akash as they navigate their pasts and confront their darkest secrets.

Through a series of Facebook messages, innocent at first but quickly becoming an emotional affair, Renu sends a message to the man she almost married, sparking a journey of self-discovery and healing.

Meanwhile, Akash returns to Illinois, hoping to finally say goodbye and move on from his past.

As they pack up their family home, Renu and Akash must confront the secrets that have divided them for years, ultimately deciding between the lives they left behind and the ones they've since created.

With a unique blend of humor and tenderness, Tell Me How to Be is a powerful exploration of love, identity, and reconciliation.