"If you read just one book this year, read How to Walk Away" Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop Maggie Jacobson has a bright future ahead of her, with a handsome boyfriend and a promising career, until an accident on what should be one of the happiest days of her life takes it all away. In the hospital and forced to face the possibility that nothing will ever be the same again, Maggie must figure out how to move forward on her own terms while facing family secrets, heartbreak, and the possibility that love might find her in the last place she would ever expect. PRAISE FOR HOW TO WALK AWAY "A marvelous example of acceptance and healing and a celebration of family." USA Today "A story about survival that is heartbreakingly honest and wryly funny, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Elizabeth Berg." Kirkus "Poignant, funny, heartbreaking." Jenny Lawson, bestselling author of Furiously Happy "A heartbreak of a novel that celebrates resilience and strength." Jill Santopolo, bestselling author of The Light We Lost "Warm, witty, and wonderfully observed." Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author of First Comes Love "With its appealing characters and wisdom about grappling with life's challenges, Center's sixth novel has all the makings of a breakout hit." Booklist (starred review)