Böcker av Diane Winger

May the best woman win.Best friends and full-time campers, Ellie and Ruth, have always loved a good challenge. But little did they know, their latest adventure would lead them down paths they never could have expected. Set against the backdrop of the rugged Wyoming landscape, Ellie and Ruth find themselves competing in that state's Senior Olympics, determined to test their skills and have some fun along the way.Thanks to Ruth's encouragement, Ellie has gained confidence in recent years, and is far more willing to explore new and unfamiliar territory. But when she becomes entangled in a serious disagreement between her daughter and granddaughter, she finds herself facing a challenge unlike any she's encountered before.As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, Ellie and Ruth must also navigate the mysterious behavior of a fellow athlete who refuses to have her photo taken and avoids talking about her past.Filled with the usual shenanigans and serious moments, this Ellie Dwyer adventure is sure to please.Bonus: Includes an excerpt from The Secrets that Shape Us

You never know what sort of folks you'll meet in the campground.While camping for the winter in Arizona, Ellie Dwyer and Ruth, her octogenarian best friend, encounter a young woman with a shocking criminal past. After taking Brooke under their wing, the new friendship becomes strained when Brooke is suspected of reverting to her old ways. In the midst of this turmoil, Ellie is attempting to fulfill her long-time dream of writing a novel. She's about to complete the first draft of her story, working on it during the hours when she and Ruth aren't out hiking or seeking other outdoor adventures. When she's introduced to a successful author staying in their campground who offers to read her manuscript and provide pointers, Ellie could never have imagined where that favor might lead.

Previously published as Memories & Secrets by Diane Winger.Revealing a secret may be liberating, yet some secrets can never be disclosed.A year after her husband died, Deborah is still deeply torn over her role in his death, but she can't confide in anyone without breaking a solemn promise. Her granddaughter, Ashley, is no longer the cheerful, confident tomboy Deborah remembers. Ashley has secrets of her own. The death of a student at her high school has cut her to the core for reasons she has kept hidden. Neither of these two family members expected their summer visit to be transformative, but life is sometimes full of surprises. In this novel filled with sadness and laughter, with fear and courage, two people turn to love to lift them beyond their painful memories and secrets. The Secrets that Shape Us links generations, with an appeal to young adult as well as older readers. It touches on themes of self-esteem, bullying, sexual orientation, and family relationships as well as coming of age contrasted with end of life decisions. The story is set in a fictional town in western Colorado. BONUS: This book contains an excerpt from The Abandoned Girl.