Millicent Glenn’s Last Wish download the book for free here. Tori Whitaker’s “Millicent Glenn’s Last Wish” is a compelling narrative that explores the lives of three generations of women, their shared experiences of love, loss, and the secrets they harbor. The story centers on Millicent Glenn, a self-reliant woman nearing her ninety-first birthday, living alone in suburban Cincinnati.
Her life takes an unexpected turn when her daughter Jane, with whom she shares a complicated relationship, moves back home. The announcement of her granddaughter’s pregnancy triggers memories of Millicent’s past, a time sixty years ago when she had a loving husband, a baby girl, and another child on the way. A single, life-altering event changed everything, leaving a lasting impact on Millicent and the generations to follow. As Millicent confronts her past, long-held secrets come to light. Her final wish is for Jane to find it in her heart to forgive her. The book was first published by Lake Union on October 1, 2020.