The Hand That First Held Mine, (Paperback)

from KristySP

I loved this book. Loved. it. When I was pregnant with Leo, and then, after I gave birth, I searched for books that would reflect the strange, often overwhelming experience I was having as a new mother. O'Farrell's novel explores both the shaky first months of taking care of a newborn, as well as...

from tixylix

I changed my mind about this book half way through. Having read Maggie O'Farrell's previous books, I was expecting a novel which would satisfy my requirement for an easy read, something to take my mind off work and other things in my life. The start of the book ticked these boxes, but I didn't co...

from karieh

"The Hand that First Held Mine". It feels as if a hand has taken yours as you start reading. As if you are being gently led into a new world. You are directed where to look, introduced to people as they enter the story. Given help as you adjust to this new place...are birthed into this book. I li...

from LiterateHousewife

Post-Partum issues have been all over my reading lately. Although her children were older, April from Revolutionary Road clearly had issues. Elina from The Hand that First Held Mine does as well. We first meet Elina in bed at home with Ted upset that their baby was gone. While Ted misunderstood h...

from Den282

This was my first time reading Maggie O'Farrell. To be honest, at first I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this book. I am so happy that I stuck with it through the first few chapters because it is one of the most enjoyable books I've read. The author alternates between the story lines of Lexie a...