When Caroline, a gifted ornithologist who wants a life of travel and adventure, gets pregnant against her wishes, her husband, Chuck, assumes she will change her mind. She doesn’t—and as their daughter, Grace, grows up, she falls through the devastating schism that grows between them.

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When Caroline, a gifted ornithologist who wants a life of travel and adventure, gets pregnant against her wishes, her husband, Chuck, assumes she will change her mind. She doesn’t—and as their daughter, Grace, grows up, she falls through the devastating schism that grows between them.

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Finding Grace will ring true for any parent who has shepherded a child through the perils of mental illness. Filled with flawed but genuine characters, Cooper’s tale delves into the complex mix of devotion, despair, fear, and hope inherent in unconditional love. A book that will linger in your heart long after you turn the final page.” —Susan Ritz, author of A Dream to Die For

“A touching debut detailing one woman’s journey through divorce and professional challenge. Featuring a strong female protagonist who takes charge of her life, A Better Next would be a fitting and meaningful read for those entering new chapters in their lives.” – Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg, author of Eden

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Maren Cooper grew up in the Midwest and now resides in Minnesota. She currently serves as a volunteer for various non-profits and retreats frequently to the shore of Lake Superior where she loves to hike and watch the deer devour her hosta. Her novels, A Better Next and Finding Grace, are available now.

For Book Clubs

Finding Grace will ring true for any parent who has shepherded a child through the perils of mental illness. Filled with flawed but genuine characters, Cooper’s tale delves into the complex mix of devotion, despair, fear, and hope inherent in unconditional love. A book that will linger in your heart long after you turn the final page.” —Susan Ritz, author of A Dream to Die For

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“A touching debut detailing one woman’s journey through divorce and professional challenge. Featuring a strong female protagonist who takes charge of her life, A Better Next would be a fitting and meaningful read for those entering new chapters in their lives.” – Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg, author of Eden

Latest from the blog

Maren Cooper grew up in the Midwest and now resides in Minnesota. She currently serves as a volunteer for various non-profits and retreats frequently to the shore of Lake Superior where she loves to hike and watch the deer devour her hosta. Her novels, A Better Next and Finding Grace, are available now.