A wonderful portrait of modern families from a true storyteller who keeps you turning the pages - Cathy Kelly<p></p>A thoroughly enjoyable novel about being young and in love and about life coming full circle. Rachael English paints a vivid portrait of what it was to be Irish in America in the 1980s and what it is to be Irish now. Witty and perceptive, she has a voice that is all her own - Kathleen McMahon, author<p></p>Richly imagined and searingly empathetic, <i>The American Girl</i> makes for compelling reading - Sunday Business Post<p></p>[English] weaves a tale with the natural ease of a born story-teller ... I couldn't help but be reminded of Maeve Binchy for her warm style and distinctly Irish voice ... heart-breaking and uplifting all at once and I highly recommend it - RTE Culture<p></p>An evocative read ... powerful ... If you read authors such as Diane Chamberlain, Sheila O'Flanagan or Maeve Binchy then you should also check this out - Between My Lines<p></p>Enchanting, emotional, heart-breaking, ultimately uplifting and just perfect ... Rachael English is a wonderful story-teller - Being Anne<p></p>Subtle and delicate, it is a passionate and intense family drama ... Filled with sorrow, joy and tenderness and highly recommended by me - Random Things Through My Letterbox<p></p>A remarkable read with a very captivating story at its core - Swirl and Thread