Praise for 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
Praise for YOU AND ME AND US
“You and Me and Us is that rare novel you want to savor even as you’re turning the pages as fast as possible. This poignant and heartrending story of a family redefining their roles in the face of a crisis made me smile and cry. Even better, it made me profoundly grateful for my own family. Alison Hammer is an exciting new voice in women’s fiction, and I can’t wait to read what she writes next.”
— Camille Pagán, bestselling author of I’m Fine and Neither Are You.
“In much the same way the most memorable songs do, Alison Hammer’s You And Me And Us will move you, haunt you, and stay with you for a long time. An astonishingly heartfelt debut, it sweeps you instantly into the well-drawn world of Alexis, CeCe, and Tommy just as they realize they’re facing impending tragedy, and as the plot swiftly unfolds, you’ll find yourself laughing and crying along with the endearingly imperfect characters. Have a box of tissues ready; Hammer is an expert at both tugging heartstrings and keeping the reader utterly immersed in a world of hope and heartbreak. A great new voice in women’s fiction.”
— Kristin Harmel, #1 international bestselling author of The Winemaker’s Wife
“A compassionate and deeply moving exploration of love and loss, You and Me and Us will break your heart and put it back together more than once by the last page. Alison Hammer has crafted an emotional story about marriage, family, and friendship that is both intimate and universal, and most importantly, unforgettable.”
— Lisa Duffy, author of My Kind of People and This is Home.
"Luminous. You And Me And Us is a beautiful, gripping novel about love in the face of loss. An extraordinarily confident and sensitive debut by Hammer."
— Amy Mason Doan, author of The Summer List and Summer Hours
Alison Hammer's debut is perfect in every way. The writing is flawless and engaging, the characters are flawed and real, the story will rip your heart to shreds and duct tape it back together. I adored this book from word one to the very last word, and that's rare.
— Orly Konig, author of The Distance Home and Carousel Beach
"A glorious, beautiful book."
— Kimmery Martin, author of Queen of Hearts and The Antidote for Everything
“A sparkling debut. I’m not a crier, and I just went through 2 napkins and a half a roll of toilet paper (in the very best way). It’s about work and old and new love and screw ups and teenagers and friendships and pain and grief and memories…life. It’s about life. And it’s so bittersweet—just like the real thing. Best book I’ve read all year, I kid you not.”
— Laura Drake, author of Days Made of Glass
Alison Hammer is a master of prose. From the very first page, her writing pulls you in and doesn't let you go. The advertising industry is a tough one for parents, with long hours and around the clock emails, and Hammer portrays this demanding lifestyle realistically, which I appreciated. If you're a fan of the shows This Is Us or A Million Little Things, this book is for you.
— Suzanne Park, author of Loathe At First Sight
Sometimes a book comes along that you can't put down, even if you're in a coffee shop and you're crying so hard into your iced latte that you're pretty sure other customers think a family member died but really you've just connected so much with the characters in said book that your heart is both breaking and healing. That book was You And Me And US by Alison Hammer for me. This book is both heart-wrenching and hopeful. The author tackles love. loss, grief, family relationships with skill and such depth. The writing is deceptively easy and simple, the feelings behind those words are huge.
— Sharon Peterson, via GoodReads
Grab your sweetest Arnold Palmer and your softest (ahem... largest) box of tissues, wait until the time reads 11:11, settle in and make a wish....What do you do when there's just not enough time? When minutes matter? You wish for time to stand still. And for but a moment it does just that, in this heart-rending story of family and friendship, of love and loss, of hope and a little more love. For Alexis and Tommy, time is of the essence. And when they find it may be running out, they decide life is worth living to the fullest. I loved this book from start to finish. The characters are real, perfect and flawed, poised and uncertain. The story reads like an old friend. I cried, cried again, and then cried some more. Sometimes despite myself. And when the catharsis was complete, I smiled. This book will be a forever favorite. For all time ;)
— Robbie Manning, via GoodReads