All They Ask Is Everything: A Novel BY Hadley Leggett

In this moving debut exploring the silent struggles of motherhood, three women’s lives intertwine over custody of two young sisters, revealing their shared challenges and desires.

Hannah, a widowed mother devoted to her daughters, struggles with exhaustion and isolation as she tries to be a better mother than her own. Her world unravels when a critical mistake places her daughters in foster care.

Julie, a single woman grappling with loneliness and infertility, finds a glimmer of hope through fostering. She becomes deeply attached to Hannah’s daughters, growing increasingly concerned about their troubled past and determined to provide them with a stable future.

Elaine, recently retired and reeling from her estrangement from her daughter Hannah, sees a chance to reconnect and redeem her past parenting mistakes when she learns her granddaughters are in foster care. Driven by a desire to make amends, Elaine fights to bring the girls into her home, hoping for a chance at a family reunion.

As each woman fights for custody, they confront their own old wounds, hidden secrets, and evolving relationships. The story delves into their personal journeys, highlighting their struggles and the unexpected connections they share. Through their fight for the girls, they discover that true motherhood is not just about being the best parent but understanding and embracing the complex realities of each other’s lives.