Author: Anne Tyler

I’m a fan of this author so it is no surprise that I loved this book. It amazes me how the author can turn an ordinary life and family into such an interesting story. It wasn’t until almost the end of the book that I found the link to the title.

While chatting with his wife about the French braids their daughter wore when she was young, and the crimped hair that remained when the braids came out, David makes this comment. 

“… that’s how families work. You think you’re free of them, but you’re never really free; the ripples are crimped in forever.”

Goodreads Rating – ****