Alison Hammer

SEE WHAT PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT LITTLE PIECES OF ME:

“Hammer’s second novel explores the true meaning of family in a timely, thought-provoking story of identity and self-discovery.” 

— Library Journal, STARRED review

“This hurt-and love-filled novel will enthrall fans of women's fiction.”

— Booklist

"A gorgeous, heartbreaking-yet-hopeful story about identity, truth, and most importantly, that tender—and sometimes tense—tightrope that connects mothers and daughters. Alison Hammer has that rare gift of writing true-to-life characters that feel like good friends, and I can't wait to see what she writes next." 

— Colleen Oakley, USA Today bestselling author of You Were There Too

“Alison Hammer wove together a powerful story of family and connection that is just as fun as it is heartbreaking. I didn’t want the story to end.”

— Jill Santopolo, New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost

"In Little Pieces of Me, Hammer expertly weaves past and present, capturing the threads that bind one family. A story of hidden truths, identity, and parent-child relationships, readers will be drawn to these memorable characters and their journey toward understanding. Be prepared to laugh and cry along the way. Brava, Alison Hammer for another fabulous read."

— Rochelle Weinstein, USA Today bestselling author

“Kudos to Alison Hammer! Little Pieces of Me is a lovingly crafted modern family saga spanning decades and circumstances. It illuminates the question of family in a timely and thoughtful manner that’s perfect for book clubs. The intense and heartfelt story will make you think hard and hug your loved ones harder.”

— Amy Sue Nathan, bestselling author of The Last Bathing Beauty

“My Mother/Myself takes on a whole new meaning in Alison Hammer’s latest, LITTLE PIECES OF ME, an intricately woven tale told from a mother and her daughter’s perspective of their family’s hidden secrets. Hammer delves in deep, examining how we define ourselves – and how far we would go to learn untold truths. Readers will relish the complex characters and the captivating plot. Most of all, the powerful emotional tension is guaranteed to keep you turning pages well past your bed-time.”

— Lisa Barr, award-winning author of The Unbreakables

“Another gripping, warm, and thought-provoking novel from Alison Hammer! I loved it. I'm such a fan of Alison Hammer's work. Her characters immediately feel like old friends, her dialogue always rings true, and she manages to make timely stories—terminal illness, genetic revelations from a DNA registry—feel fresh and achingly personal. In this terrific follow-up to the excellent You and Me and Us, Hammer skillfully braids together the stories of Paige and college-aged Betsy, a daughter and mother longing for answers and separated by secrets. It's tough to pull off an intertwined present/past narrative, but each plot strand is equally compelling, each lead equally fleshed-out. Little Pieces of Me has a big heart, and it left a big imprint on mine.” 

— Amy Mason Doan, author of The Summer List and The Summer Hours