4. 5 stars?? I'm really struggling with how to rate this one! I LOVED the past and present storylines, and the way that modern technology helped her communicate just melted my heart! It just felt like it was missing *something* for me, but overall, wow, what a great story, and I'm so glad I read Kelly Rimmer's *The Things We Cannot Say*!!! If you're looking for compelling historical fiction, this is a must-read!

Kelly Rimmer's *The Things We Cannot Say* is the second World War II book I've read this year set in Poland. This book alternates between two timelines: a modern-day section following Alice, and a World War II section following Alina. Alice is a mom raising two kids, Callie and Eddie, and trying to hold her marriage to Wade together. Eddie is on the autistic spectrum, and Alice works hard to meet Eddie where he is, advocating for him and doting on him as a loving mother. While visiting her sick...

The Things We Cannot Say had me absolutely sobbing, and I'm not usually one to cry when reading, no matter how sad the story. But this one just ripped the tears right out of me, in so many ways. Two different time periods are linked together by one woman and the truth she couldn't speak, until her very last days.In 1942, fifteen-year-old Polish Catholic Alina Dziak is poor, but she has her mother, father, and two adoring brothers. The family lives on their small farm, just scraping by in the pla...

One of my absolute favorites of 2019! A must-read if you're a fan of impactful historical fiction! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Spanning two timelines, we're introduced to Alina Dziak in 1942, right as she's getting married in a Russian refugee camp. Her decision to marry sets in motion a life-altering course and conceals a secret for decades.We see young Alina Dziak growing up in Poland, falling in love early with her best friend, Tomasz. She's engaged at fifteen, around the same time Nazi soldiers arrive at...

4.5 stars I'm finding it difficult to put into words just how beautiful and heartbreaking this story is. When a book leaves you practically speechless and constantly contemplating the significance of what you've just read, well, that pretty much says it all. "The Things We Cannot Say" by Kelly Rimmer features dual narratives. One unfolds in the past, the other in the present. One is told from the perspective of a grandmother, the other from her granddaughter. The past narrative transports you...

Five remarkable, epic, tear-jerking stars! The title of "The Things We Cannot Say" gives us a clue that something is kept secret in this family. But this poetically written, heartwarming, amazing story by Kelly Rimmer isn’t just about family secrets; it’s about the words we keep inside and the emotions we hide. It’s about the reconnection of a family by reaching back to their roots and discovering their ancestors, and an epic, unconditional, never-ending love story that defeats time, death, and ...

5 stars! Kelly Rimmer, you are a writing Queen!I read “Before I Let You Go” last year, which was my first book by Kelly Rimmer. I finished that novel overcome with unshakable emotion and a feeling of being forever changed. That storyline and those characters still haunt me to this day. This novel, *The Things We Cannot Say*, although a completely different type of storyline, left me feeling the exact same. I was teary during the first page of the Prologue. I felt an intense emotional connection ...

In *The Things We Cannot Say*, Kelly Rimmer has crafted a heartbreakingly powerful and hopeful love story, set against the backdrop of war, loss, and the unimaginable horrors of WWII. Simply put, this is the kind of book that grabs hold of you, envelops you within its pages, and stays with you long after you've finished reading. If you love historical fiction, you need to read this book!I thoroughly enjoyed the way Rimmer told this story using a dual narrative, effortlessly weaving historical fi...

It's here! *The Things We Cannot Say* by Kelly Rimmer is available NOW. This is a story I dreamed of writing for years, and I'm so excited to finally share it with you 😊. If you're looking for compelling historical fiction, definitely check out *The Things We Cannot Say*!

This beautifully crafted story weaves together the present and the past seamlessly with threads of heartbreak, sacrifice, and love!Two strong women, two unique voices, two different times, one stunning tale! Kelly Rimmer has spun a story full of survival and love that you won’t soon forget! Miss Rimmer has poured her heart, her hope, and her own personal family history into these pages. No matter how many books I read about WWII, I am always deeply impacted by the horror of war and the power of ...