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  • When People Leave: A novel about sisters when mom dies (The Women We Become: Stories of Family, Love, and Identity)

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When People Leave: A novel about sisters when mom dies (The Women We Become: Stories of Family, Love, and Identity) Kindle Edition

by Leslie A. Rasmussen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars (286)

They buried their mother, then uncovered her secrets. What would you do if you found out your mother's life was a lie?

Morgan, Charlotte, and Abby Weiss are filled with mixed emotions. After their beloved mother took her own life without leaving a note, the siblings go through the motions of a funeral while grappling with grief and anger at their parent's actions. Leaning into their close connection and taking a break from their lives, their men, and their personal issues, they move into their mother's house in search of answers.

As they unearth clues about a mysterious stranger, the Weiss sisters travel to Las Vegas, hoping to find closure. However, they only encounter more questions and confusion as they follow the trail onward to New York... and their mother's hidden past.

Can Morgan, Charlotte, and Abby survive a revelation that changes everything they hold to be true?

When People Leave is a captivating women's fiction that explores familial relationships, grief, anger, and resolution. If you like witty dialogue, drama infused with endearing humor, and strong family dynamics, you'll love Leslie A. Rasmussen's thought-provoking story.

Read and enjoy When People Leave to confront inner truths today.

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  5. Publication date
    May 6, 2025
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"When People Leave is a powerful novel about loss, family devotion, and trying to change for the better." Foreword/Clarion

"Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, readers will identify with the tale of personal growth and take hope in the message that it's never too late to find oneself." ---Sara Goodman Confino, bestselling author of Don't Forget to Write and Behind Every Good Man

"Rasmussen tiptoes through family dynamics, laces realizations with humor to make the most of comic relief, and entwines love and life into these efforts, creating a thoroughly engrossing, realistic novel filled with thought-provoking truths. Its riveting revelations, captivating characters, lives touched by tragedy, redemption, and novel realizations makes for a novel that is a page-turner and hard to put down and filled with food for thought that can also power book club and women's reading group discussions." ---D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review"

"Leslie A. Rasmussen's When People Leave is a poignant and compelling story narrated with an intriguing touch of irony. Rasmussen adds sparks of humor to the twisty narrative and ends it on a satisfying high note." --Readers Favorite, 5

"With emotional depth and dynamic storytelling, When People Leave is a moving testament to resilience, redemption, and the enduring bonds between mothers and daughters. A powerful story of the hidden choices that can shape a family."--Booklife Review, Editor's Pick"

From the Author

I write books focusing on relationships, women's issues, and family. If you enjoy my novels, I'd appreciate it if you left a review to let me know. I'm always up for attending book clubs, either in person if you live in my area or virtually if not. If your book club reads any of my novels, please don't hesitate to reach out to me on my website, and I'll be happy to arrange a time to join you. You can also visit my website to sign up for my newsletter or ask any questions you may have. I appreciate hearing from readers, and I thank you for your support.
 
Best wishes and happy reading,
Leslie Rasmussen

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DW751V7B
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Van Royen Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 6, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 309 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8988971252
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Women We Become: Stories of Family, Love, and Identity
  • Best Sellers Rank: #71,375 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars (286)

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Leslie A. Rasmussen was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA. She went on to write television comedies for Gerald McRaney, Burt Reynolds, Roseanne Barr, Norm McDonald, Drew Carey, The Wild Thornberrys, and Sweet Valley High. After leaving the business to raise her boys, Leslie obtained a master's degree in nutrition and ran her own business for ten years. Leslie has been published in the Huffington Post over twenty times and speaks on panels discussing female empowerment. She’s a member of the Writers Guild of America, Women in Film, and the UCLA Alumni Association. After Happily Ever After is Leslie’s debut novel and has won over fifteen awards, and her second novel, The Stories We Cannot Tell, has won eleven awards, and she’s been interviewed about it on NPR and XM radio. Leslie’s newest novel, When People Leave, came out in 2025. When Leslie isn’t writing, she loves reading, exercising, and spending time with friends. Leslie lives in Southern California with her husband and two sons.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Customers find this novel engaging with a powerful story of family that evokes strong emotions. The book features a mystery plot with secrets, and one customer describes it as a suspenseful tale of sisterhood.
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11 customers mention content, 10 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning the theme of second chances.
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An easy, enjoyable read. Hard to put down.Read more
...There were some twist and turns and in all the right places. I enjoyed the book.Read more
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10 customers mention story, 9 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book's story powerful and emotional, with one customer describing it as a suspenseful tale of sisterhood that reveals betrayals.
...sister's past and present was written with great detail and it was heartwarming to see how the sisters dealt with it together and separately.Read more
Leslie A. Rasmussen, the Author of “When People Leave” has written a heartfelt, memorable, and thought-provoking novel....Read more
...changes everything—Leslie Rasmussen’s When People Leave is a powerful story of love, loss, and what holds us together.Read more
I thought the story line was nice, but the writing was just okay. It was something I would expect from a college freshman. Yikes....Read more
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Customers enjoy the plot of the book, appreciating its mystery elements and secrets, with one customer highlighting the tireless search for truth.
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This is an amazing, amazing book. The characters are incredible and the dialogue, especially between the sisters is absolutely fantastic. I ugly cried and laughed quite a few times. I highly recommend this wonderful novel.
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  • Scott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great drama, mystery and sibling relationship
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This review is from my wife: This is the 3rd book I have read from award winning author, Leslie Rasmussen. As with her other 2 books, I really enjoyed this one. It had great character descriptions for each of the 3 sisters, including their mother who had committed suicide. I loved how the siblings united to not only mourn the loss of their mother, but to delve into secrets they had not previously known as they were trying to determine why she would take her own life. The characterization of each sister's past and present was written with great detail and it was heartwarming to see how the sisters dealt with it together and separately.
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  • Sarah W
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2025
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    I loved getting all the POV that we got. Each sister was working through some personal issue when the tragedy struck and I loved the mix of that plus the mystery of what happened to their mother. It was not found family but it had a lot of qualities of one. The sisters spent a lot of time together and it allowed them to reconnect while working through their grief and previous issues. It had a lot of emotion, some humor, and of course secrets.
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  • JMinnaert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Book!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2026
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    Three sisters discover a lifetime of secrets after their mom’s suicide. They must learn to navigate life with the shock that each secret unveiled.
    Truly a terrific book!!!
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  • RG
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice story line
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2025
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    I thought the story line was nice, but the writing was just okay. It was something I would expect from a college freshman. Yikes. There were also too many distracting punctuation and grammar errors.
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  • Debbie K. Ruiz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Title says it all
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2025
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    The book is about mother/daughter and sister/sister relationship. I enjoyed reading about how during a difficult time they had to come together. Sisters with their personalities and having to learn when to step back or move forward. The mother is a character all by herself. She never wanted to be found or found out about but sometimes life takes a different turn. There were some twist and turns and in all the right places. I enjoyed the book.
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  • teachlz
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartfelt and Memorable Story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Leslie A. Rasmussen, the Author of “When People Leave” has written a heartfelt, memorable, and thought-provoking novel. The Genres for this story are Sisters Fiction, Sibling Fiction, Domestic Fiction, and Mystery. In this well-written novel, the author vividly describes the scenery and the dramatic characters. The characters are described as complex, complicated, confused, flawed and mostly likable. I love that the author has included both a dog and cat. Three sisters with their own lives and problems are reunited after their mother’s death. The mother had saved a neighbors cat from a fire, which became newsworthy, and shortly after that took her own life. The sisters are grieving, and are determined to find out what the circumstances were that led to this tragic death.

    They look for clues in their mother’s house, and question friends and acquaintances. This quest and mystery reveals betrayals, lies, secrets, love and the truth. I appreciate how the author discusses the complexities of love and protection, the importance of family and friends, sisterhood, love and hope. I highly recommend this emotional and captivating story.
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  • Ann E. Kagarise
    5.0 out of 5 stars A story of resilience in the midst of unfolding trauma
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2025
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    Leslie’s novel is a ride I never wanted to get off. From the very first page, I was hooked. Every chapter held a twist, a secret, or a truth waiting to be uncovered within this beautifully broken family. I loved the resilience of the characters, the way they kept rewriting their story even as their identities were challenged. They didn’t give up. They grew stronger. This is one of those rare books that stays with you long after the last page. I’ll be telling everyone to read it
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  • JF
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025
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    Can’t believe this is my third book that I’ve read by this author! I’ve enjoyed her books and this one did not disappoint. This is a heavy read given the topic so it may not be for everyone. I loved getting to know the sisters and their relationship with their mother. I also really liked the chapters from the mother’s point of view. This story shows that there are many things people may be dealing with and you never know the true story. Definitely thought provoking for me!

    How’s the weather where you are? It’s supposed to be into the 90s the next few days!
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    Thought provoking read

    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025
    Can’t believe this is my third book that I’ve read by this author! I’ve enjoyed her books and this one did not disappoint. This is a heavy read given the topic so it may not be for everyone. I loved getting to know the sisters and their relationship with their mother. I also really liked the chapters from the mother’s point of view. This story shows that there are many things people may be dealing with and you never know the true story. Definitely thought provoking for me!

    How’s the weather where you are? It’s supposed to be into the 90s the next few days!
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