The Days I Loved You Most - by Amy Neff

About the Book

"In the summer of 1941, on the New England shores where they were raised, Evelyn and Joseph fell in love. Now, more than sixty years later, with a lifetime between them, they have gathered their three grown children to share the staggering news: she has received a heartbreaking diagnosis, and he can't live without her. So in one year's time they will end their love story on their own terms. Over the next year, the couple retraces their past--all the joys and regrets that brought them to this moment. They embark on a journey to live out their greatest dreams and to connect with each of their children. But as their final days draw closer, they must confront the stark reality of what's to come, and make peace with the legacy they will leave behind for their family"--

Book Synopsis

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"I've never read a story quite like this deeply moving, complex novel." --Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Unforgettable and utterly romantic, The Days I Loved You Most is an emotional, life-affirming novel that asks, What if you could write the final chapter of your own love story?

In the summer of 1941, on the New England shores where they were raised, Evelyn and Joseph fell in love. Now, more than sixty years later, with a lifetime between them, they have gathered their three grown children to share the staggering news: she has received a heartbreaking diagnosis, and he can't live without her. So in one year's time they will end their love story on their own terms.

Over the next year, the couple retraces their past--all the joys and regrets that brought them to this moment. They embark on a journey to live out their greatest dreams and to connect with each of their children. But as their final days draw closer, they must confront the stark reality of what's to come, and make peace with the legacy they will leave behind for their family.

Spanning the twentieth century from World War II to 9/11 and beyond, The Days I Loved You Most is a timeless tale of unwavering devotion -- a moving tribute to the enduring power of love and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope and beauty to be found.

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"I've never read a story quite like this deeply moving, complex novel -- the truths we owe ourselves and others; the difference between self and selfishness; the parts of love that make us want to leave...and the parts that make us desperate to stay." --Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist

"Fans of Nicholas Sparks's The Notebook will devour this unforgettable story about loss, second chances and the lengths to which we are willing to go for love. Grab your tissues and call your book club because your next must-read has arrived!" --Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire

"Beautiful, tender, and filled with grace, The Days I Loved You Most is a testament to enduring love and its many wondrous ripple effects. With remarkable skill, Amy Neff weaves a tale filled with wisdom about aging, devotion, and the ways those we love the most mold us forever. A gorgeous and unforgettable debut." --Marjan Kamali, bestselling author of The Stationery Shop

"A heartbreaking debut that will make you feel deeply, Amy Neff's The Days I Loved You Most captures the many ways family bonds are tested, unraveled, and, ultimately, tightened. Neff evokes a beautiful, vivid sense of place while crafting her characters with the utmost care." --Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover

"An epic love story and a sweeping family saga, The Days I Loved You Most is beautifully constructed and so poignant. Perfect for lovers of Anne Tyler, Claire Lombardo and Emma Straub. The New England setting stole my heart." --Georgina Moore, author of The Garnett Girls

"Bittersweet yet memorable... This book will move and change you." --Readers Digest

"This bittersweet tale, both heartbreaking and heartfelt, will leave even the most stoic reader with tears in their eyes." --Booklist, starred review

"A worthy successor to The Notebook, hopeless romantics will fall head over heels for The Days I Loved You Most... Perhaps the best love story of the year."
--Issac Fitzgerald on The TODAY Show