Reader Reviews
What the world is saying about Bittersweet Memories
4.9/5 Rating
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Global Reviews
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Literary Awards
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Media Mentions
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Readers Reach
"A Masterpiece of Reflection"
"Will Leamon has managed to capture the scent of 1940s Charlotte and the rhythm of Brooklyn life in a way that feels intensely personal."
— Literary Review Monthly
"The story of Emma Mae is one of the most powerful portrayals of maternal strength I've ever read."
Sarah Jenkins
"Vivid historical detail. I felt like I was walking the streets of Brooklyn with Willie John."
Marcus Thompson
"A bittersweet journey indeed. It finds beauty in the struggle."