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A heartbreaking and emotional story of the toll that health crises can have on an entire family, Christina Consolino’s new novel, The Weight We Carry (Black Rose Writing), reminds us of the fine line between reliance and independence, tending and mothering, and love and obligation.

"The Weight We Carry actually made me feel lighter — Consolino beautifully captures the frustrating, heartbreaking reality of dealing with aging, failing parents, but does so with a story that lifted, rather than burdened me. I fell in love with these relatable, flawed, struggling characters, and appreciated the lovely humor in these pages, too. Anyone trapped in the sandwich generation will feel seen," said Katrina Kittle, author of Morning in This Broken World.

Consolino is the author of Rewrite the Stars and the co-author of Historic Photos of the University of Michigan. Her work revolves mainly around family, marriage, relationships, and physical or mental health issues. She can be found most days running, reading, writing, teaching or sitting with a warm cup of coffee.