"This book is an anthem of women: women in strength, women in crisis, women in grief, women in love and most powerfully, women in solidarity with each other. Beautiful, thoughtful, layered. Brava, Bobbi French!" —Virginia Evans, author of The Correspondent
"We meet Ruby Nolan on the day of her husband ’s funeral. What unfolds in this beautifully rendered novel is a portrait of a complicated woman caught between grief and freedom, duty and desire. Bobbi French understands the human heart." —Betsy Lerner, author of Shred Sisters
"This is not a story of heroines or saints, but of women as they truly are: flawed, funny, tender and tough. Between laughter and loss, between what's said and swallowed, French finds the extraordinary in the ordinary. This book is a triumph of resilience and realism, and a necessary reminder of how remarkable the power every 'ordinary' woman has." —Georgia Toews, author of Nobody Asked for This
"In Bobbi French’s second novel, women face complicated choices and their often catastrophic consequences. The Brink of Something Beautiful is a heart-wrenching, yet heartwarming, ode to the brave women who battle stormy waters and find ways to make it safely to the other side. French’s trademark powerful, lyrical storytelling is at play once again." —Jane Doucet, author of Lost & Found in Lunenburg
"Intimate and tender, full of found family, hope, and brave and broken women who stand up for themselves and others with love, laughter and not a small amount of daring. Bobbi French doesn't shy away from the heartbreaking realities of life, while reminding us of the power of connection. This book is a joy." —Charlene Carr, author of We Rip the World Apart
"A massively tender, heart-pounding take on family, gender-based violence, and the messiness of love . . . and how even the smallest kindnesses can cause people to step away from the brink toward something beautiful . . . . Clear-eyed, honest, unsentimental, and wise, this will be the best book you read this year." —Lisa Moore, author of This Is How We Love
