Lisa Williamson Rosenberg

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Published by: Little A
Release Date: December 1, 2024
Pages: 318
ISBN13: 978-1662521263

 
Synopsis

A psychiatric patient’s desperate search for answers reveals peculiar memories and unexpected connections in a twisty and mind-bending novel of love, family, betrayal, and secrets.

Eddie Asher arrives at Hudson Valley Psychiatric Hospital panicked that he may have murdered his brother’s fiancée, Lucy, with whom he shared a profound kinship. He can’t imagine doing such a terrible thing, but Eddie hasn’t been himself lately.

Eddie’s anxiety is nothing new to Pär, the one Eddie calls his Other, who protects Eddie from truths he’s too sensitive to face. Or so Pär says. Troubled by Pär’s increasing sway over his life, Eddie seeks out Dr. Richard Montgomery, a specialist in dissociative identities. The psychiatrist is Eddie’s best chance for piecing together the puzzle of what really happened to Lucy and to understanding his inexplicable memories of another man’s life. But Montgomery’s methods trigger a kaleidoscope of memories that Pär can’t contain, bringing Eddie closer to an unimaginable truth about his identity.

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Praise

“Mirror Me is an exquisitely rendered meditation on race, family, and memory. With stylish prose and tender storytelling, Williamson Rosenberg explores what it means to have your identity divided at the root and ultimately answers the question we all have about where we truly belong.”
—Nancy Johnson, author of The Kindest Lie

“Boundaries of consciousness blur and twist in Lisa Williamson Rosenberg’s compulsively readable second novel, Mirror Me, a heart-pounding exploration of identity, family, and the interconnected webs of the human psyche. Eddie Asher’s desperate journey through the echoes of memories not entirely his own will keep readers mesmerized until the final reveal. Perfect for fans of Behind Her Eyes, Williamson Rosenberg’s unputdownable novel delves into the many ways a person can be Other—even to themselves. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about the nature of the self in this thrilling and thought-provoking read.”
—Anne Burt, author of The Dig

“Mirror Me is a mesmerizing mind bender. Love, betrayal, secrets, and one man’s quest to decode his fragmented memories had me on the edge of my seat as I made my way through this gripping exploration of the human psyche.”
—Deborah Copaken, New York Times bestselling author of The Red Book and Ladyparts

“With boldness and grace, Williamson Rosenberg offers a powerful and gripping story of identity, power, and belonging. Her subversive storytelling lets readers embody the characters of Mirror Me with insight into their challenges, desires, and struggles.”
—Diane Marie Brown, author of Black Candle Women, a Read with Jenna Book Club Pick

“A haunting story about a man trying to find his true identity, Mirror Me weaves together his fragmented memories with the tortured relationships in his life to bring together a truly beautiful and twisty tale.”
—Lyn Liao Butler, bestselling author of Someone Else’s Life

“Mirror Me is both a riveting page-turner and a thoughtful exploration of psychological adaptation, the complexity of families, the weight (and richness) of biracial identity, and the enduring mysteries of friendship, connection, and love. You’ll stay up late to finish, but you won’t soon forget this gripping and classic tale.”
—Laura Sims, author of Looker and How Can I Help You

“Mirror Me by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg is an intricately plotted and sensitive exploration of identity, race, family, and fate. Combining all the elements of a psychological thriller with deeply emotional, literary prose, Williamson Rosenberg delivers a fascinating story that keeps us reading until the very last page. Full of visceral grief and hope, Mirror Me is a thoughtful reminder that while there is no such thing as a perfect family, some connections can never be broken.”
—Lynda Cohen Loigman, bestselling author of The Matchmaker’s Gift

“Lyrical, captivating, and full of the unexpected, Lisa Williamson Rosenberg’s Mirror Me will keep you on the edge of your seat. A tale of self-perception versus reality through the lens of memory and loss, this page-turner is the kind of story that lingers in your mind long after you’ve finished. Gorgeous and haunting.”
—Xio Axelrod, USA Today bestselling author of Girls with Bad Reputations

“Mirror Me is taut, nimble, and so compelling that I couldn’t tear my eyes away.”
— A. H. Kim, author of A Good Family and Relative Strangers