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You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye: Book Guide, Author and Facts

You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye by Patricia Hermes: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Thirteen-year-old Sarah Morrow doesn't think much of the fact that her mother winced a little when she hugged her. In fact, that first small indication of something wrong escapes the whole family. Three weeks later though there can be no escape. Sarah's mother has been diagnosed with incurable cancer and the love this family shares becomes a desperate clinging.

Quick facts about You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye

  • Title: You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye
  • Author: Patricia Hermes
  • First published: 1982
  • Genre: death, fiction, mothers and daughters
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL15157127W

Where to read You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye

You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye by Patricia Hermes is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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What is You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye about?

Thirteen-year-old Sarah Morrow doesn't think much of the fact that her mother winced a little when she hugged her.

Who wrote You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye?

You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye was written by Patricia Hermes.

When was You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye published?

You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye was first published in 1982.

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