The Family Liar

'Powerful.' -The Chico Enterprise-RecordWhen family stories make no sense, a question can take hold: Am I or are the others crazy?At eighteen, after a turbulent and bewildering childhood, Natalie-dubbed the family liar-sets out to uncover the source of her family’s constant chaos. On her own, she traces her family’s shifting stories and struggles with a haunting doubt: 'Was it all my fault?'From multiple-award-winning author Teri Kanefield comes a story about dismantling the past to build a future.'A powerhouse of a novel filled with wit and an appropriate amount of snark, astute observations on the human condition, and a bit of psychology.'-A Good Reed Review'With a lawyer’s instinct for the jugular and a wry sense of humor, Kanefield follows Natalie as she searches for a place to belong.'-Abby Bardi, Professor of English at the University of Maryland Global Campus and author of The Book of Fred, The Secret Letters, and Double Take'A vivid and suspenseful portrait of the intricacies of family dynamics as they unfold over several generations.'-Laura Fochtmann, MD, Distinguished Service Professor of Psychiatry, Stony Brook University'The Family Liar showcases Teri Kanefield’s talent as a writer.'-Tammy Montgomery, former philosophy professor and Associate Vice Chancellor for Instruction, Los Rios Community College District (retired)'A compelling story of a girl who desperately wants to be loved by her family, but never at the expense of her integrity.'-William Witteman, librarian'Every page pulled me forward.'-David Gray, social psychologist'The Family Liar will make you mad, sad, and hopeful all at once. If you’ve ever experienced family challenges, you will relate to this story.'-Elizabeth Zirk-Wyatt, teacher, reading specialist, and avid readerRead less