Lynn Austin weaves a beautiful story of relationships,(most between mothers and daughters) and how understanding and sharing our pasts helps us understand our present. This is the third book I have read by Lynn Austin. She is such a gifted writer! I could hardly put the book down. I HIGHLY recommend this book!!! She has become one of my favorite authors. All She Ever Wanted is a very well-written book about relationships and the necessity of forgiveness. As Kathleen Seymour discovers the truth about the pasts of her mother and grandmother, she and her daughter Joelle begin to mend their torn relationship. Kathleen learns that when hard times occur, running away from them is not the best answer.