The Transformation of Things - by Jillian Cantor (Paperback)

About the Book

"A provocative novel that raises fascinating questions about marriage and how to find our way back when love falters. Thoroughly original, highly engaging, and wonderfully tender."--Laura Fitzgerald, author of Veil of Roses"The Transformation of Things is an elegant and involving page-turner....Part mystery, part love story, part coming of age, it is a wonderful book. "--Barbara O'Neal, author of The Secret of Everything Author of The September Sisters, Jillian Cantor has crafted a truly fantastic novel about a complicated life made even more complicated by betrayal, secrets, marital upheaval, and an unwanted gift of extrasensory perception. Enthralling and original women's fiction from an exciting new voice, The Transformation of Things tells the story of a woman who, in glimpsing the intimate lives of her loved ones, is able to illuminate the half-truths in her own.

Book Synopsis

"A provocative novel that raises fascinating questions about marriage and how to find our way back when love falters. Thoroughly original, highly engaging, and wonderfully tender."
--Laura Fitzgerald, author of Veil of Roses

"The Transformation of Things is an elegant and involving page-turner....Part mystery, part love story, part coming of age, it is a wonderful book. "
--Barbara O'Neal, author of The Secret of Everything

Author of The September Sisters, Jillian Cantor has crafted a truly fantastic novel about a complicated life made even more complicated by betrayal, secrets, marital upheaval, and an unwanted gift of extrasensory perception. Enthralling and original women's fiction from an exciting new voice, The Transformation of Things tells the story of a woman who, in glimpsing the intimate lives of her loved ones, is able to illuminate the half-truths in her own.

From the Back Cover

What if the reality you thought you knew was nothing but a fantasy?

Jennifer Levenworth has a great big pounding headache. It could be because her husband, a judge, is indicted on bribery charges, leaving her unsure about everything in her marriage. Or it could be caused by the media, who are relentlessly covering the story. Or because the friends Jennifer thought she knew and trusted have turned their backs on her in her greatest hour of need.

And then the dreams begin. . . .

And while Jennifer sleeps, she swears she can see--and hear--her friends' and family's most private moments. Soon Jennifer realizes she is actually learning the truth about their lives, which is also leading her to question everything she thought she knew about herself. But when the dreams start to reveal a startling reality, can Jennifer find the strength to ultimately transform her life?

Review Quotes

"In her memorable debut novel, Cantor follows a family so devastated by the disappearance of a daughter that it never fully recovers." -- Publishers Weekly on The September Sisters

"The Transformation of Things is an elegant and involving page-turner about perception, truth and what's really true about each of our lives. Part mystery, part love story, part coming of age, it is a wonderful book. I could not stop reading!" -- Barbara O'Neal, THE SECRET OF EVERYTHING

"A provocative novel that raises fascinating questions about marriage and how to find our way back when love falters. Thoroughly original, highly engaging, and wonderfully tender. I couldn't wait to see how it ended!" -- Laura Fitzgerald, author of Veil of Roses

"Remarkable and magical, THE TRANSFORMATION OF THINGS is a surprising and honest look at the assumptions we make about ourselves and those around us," -- Maureen Lipinski, author of A Bump in the Road and Not Ready for Mom Jeans

"Cantor puts a unique spin on this tale of a woman in transition." -- Kristine Huntley