If You Could See What I See

By: Cathy Lamb

Narrated by: Amy McFadden

In this moving, insightful new novel, acclaimed author Cathy Lamb delves into the heart of going home again, the challenge of facing loss - and the freedom of finally letting go.…

For decades, the women in Meggie O’Rourke’s family have run Lace, Satin, and Baubles, a lingerie business that specializes in creations as exquisitely pretty as they are practical. The dynamic in Meggie’s family, however, is perpetually dysfunctional. In fact, if Meggie weren’t being summoned back to Portland, Oregon, by her grandmother, she’d be inclined to stay away all together. Since her husband’s death a year ago, Meggie’s emotions have been in constant flux, and so has her career as a documentary filmmaker. Finding ways to keep the family business afloat - and dealing with her squabbling sister and cousin - will at least give her a temporary focus. To draw customers to their Web site, Meggie decides to interview relatives and employees about their first bras and favorite lingerie. She envisions something flip and funny, but the confessions that emerge are unexpectedly poignant. There are stories of first loves and aching regrets, passionate mistakes and surprising rendezvous. And as the revelations illuminate her family’s past, Meggie begins to find her own way forward.

With warmth and unflinching humor, If You Could See What I See explores the tender truths we keep close - and what can happen when we find the courage to bare them to the world.

©2013 Cathy Lamb (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Amazing book

Cathy Lamb has the best characters in her stories. My favorite so far. Keep them coming.

Fast Forward on this one.

I usually like Cathy Lamb's books but this one misses on many levels.
Most of the characters sound either 4 or 14 years old. How such infantile behavior can be running a corporation is beyond me.
Then add in nightmares told in graphic detail, histories that are horrific and constantly reiterating past bad experiences and I just gave up. I was fast forwarding to the next chapter way too often.

Love this book

Could not stop listening ! The characters are entrancing and the story is wonderful. Highly recommend this book.

I am going to buy me a new BRA!

this story was touching. Made me feel many different emotions...
left me laughing... thinking.. crying..
and I WILL BE BUYING A NEW BRA

Great book! Truly loved it!

What made the experience of listening to If You Could See What I See the most enjoyable?

The voices of the characters were great.

Which character – as performed by Amy McFadden – was your favorite?

I loved all of them.

If you could rename If You Could See What I See, what would you call it?

Lace, satin and bobbles.