How it is to love somebody: Sandwich by Catherine Newman
Grab Your Copy
We may earn a commission from these links.
Are you “sandwiched”, yet? At some point, if you are a parent, you reach a point in your life, when the layers of responsibility and experience stack up like the ingredients of a gigantic sandwich and you feel caught between the needs of aging parents and growing children, much like the filling between two slices of bread. It’s a time of juggling multiple roles and obligations, of navigating the complexities of family dynamics while struggling to maintain your own identity. How do you bring together different ingredients to create something delicious and nurturing?
Sandwich by Catherine Newman is a heartwarming and hilarious exploration of family dynamics, secrets and the inevitable march of time, set against the idyllic backdrop of a Cape Cod summer vacation. For the past two decades, Rocky has cherished her family’s annual retreat to a quaint, rustic beach-town rental on Cape Cod. With its quirky furniture and mismatched pots and pans, the rental feels like an old friend, holding the memories of summers past.
Now, with her children being both fun but still needing her, and her parents alive and healthy, Rocky finds herself sandwiched between generations, yearning to freeze this perfect moment in time. This precious week seems to encapsulate a golden period where everything is in balance, yet teetering on the edge of inevitable change.
However, this year, secrets long buried within the family begin to surface. Rocky’s body is in open revolt, and unforeseen surprises threaten to disrupt their peaceful haven. As the seesaw of Rocky’s life tips towards change, she must navigate the chaos, laughter, and poignant moments that come with holding onto the past while facing an uncertain future.
From the beloved author of We All Want Impossible Things, Sandwich is a moving and entertaining story about the complexities of family, the passage of time, and the importance of letting go. With Newman’s signature blend of humor and heart, this novel is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever tried to hold onto a fleeting moment.
About Catherine Newman
Catherine Newman is the author of the kids’ how-to books How to Be a Person and What Can I Say?, the memoirs Catastrophic Happiness and Waiting for Birdy, the middle-grade novel One Mixed-Up Night, and the grown-up novels We All Want Impossible Things (Harper 2022) and Sandwich (Harper 2024). She edits the non-profit kids’ cooking magazine ChopChop and is a regular contributor to the New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, Cup of Jo, and many other publications. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, with her family.
Reviews
“Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry. Catherine Newman does a miraculous job reminding us of all the wonder there is to be found in life.”-Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake
‘A piece of perfection… Family, love, secrets, a marriage that is ordinary, imperfect, sexy and beautiful… I laughed, I cried and I laughed some more… a wonderful book about how families love, disagree, fail one another – and endure.’ RACHEL JOYCE, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
“A total delight.”-Kate Christensen, author of The Great Man and Welcome Home, Stranger
Do you want to share your story and inspire our readers ? Know that YOUR EXPERTISE is paving the way for a brighter, happier future.