The Sisters We Were: A Novel

Pearl and Ruby Crenshaw are two sisters living in Dallas with their mother, Birdie. Pearl is hundreds of pounds beyond the point where she can celebrate her curves or benefit from the body positivity movement, and unless she takes drastic action, the future looks dire. When Ruby's buried rage explodes in a hilariously viral way, the mistake has life-altering consequences that throw the sisters back into living under the same roof as they try to put back together the pieces of their lives. This is a story of hope and redemption that celebrates the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2023
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

The weight of their family secrets had a profound impact on Pearl and Ruby Crenshaw, shaping their lives in distinct ways. Ruby, a runner residing in Dallas, reluctantly engages in conversations with her mother, Birdie, who is currently incarcerated. On the other hand, Pearl continues to reside in her mother's fixer-upper and faces a daunting challenge: her weight poses a significant threat to her health. She has surpassed the point where she can embrace her curves or benefit from the body positivity movement. Unless she takes drastic action, the future appears bleak.

However, when Ruby's buried rage manifests in a comically viral way, the consequences are far-reaching and force the sisters to reunite under the same roof. They embark on a journey to repair the fragments of their lives as they navigate the challenges that arise. "Funny, cinematic, and overflowing with heart," this story delves into the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood, highlighting the power of hope and redemption.

Weight: 379g
Dimension: 210 x 140 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781728258188