Miller's Valley by Anna Quindlen FIC Qui

I love Quindlen's books and wish she could write one every month!   Miller's Valley is a small town where the Miller family is still represented after decades.  The story is told through the voice of Mimi Miller.  She lives with her parents, Miriam and Buddy and her older brothers, Tommy and Ed.  Her mother's sister, Ruth, lives in a tiny home next to the Miller's house - and she literally lives there because she never comes out of the house.

The Miller's are a bit dysfunctional but probably not any more than a lot of families.  When Mimi was a child her town became the target of a government buy-out so that a large lake community could be created.  Many people fought hard against it for a long time.

In the meantime Mimi is growing up.  Her brothers are leaving home, her best friend gets religion and changes are all around her. The book drew me in from the beginning.  Her characters are wonderful and true-to-life.  Since this is a book about a family, you know you can expect to find out that there are some secrets to be uncovered.  A great book!!!!

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