Instant New York Timesbestseller Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry. Catherine Newman does a miraculous job reminding us of all the wonder there is to be found in life."" Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake. If you like my novels, you will love this . . .. I stand in awe, it's just perfect. Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Swan SongA total delight. Kate Christensen from the beloved author of We All Want Impossible Things, a moving, hilarious story of a family summer vacation full of secrets, lunch, and learning to let go. For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family's yearly escape to Cape Cod. Their humble beach-town rental has been the site of sweet memories, sunny days, great meals, and messes of all kinds emotional, marital, and thanks to the cottages ancient plumbing septic too. This year's vacation, with Rocky sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents, promises to be just as delightful as summers past except, perhaps, for Rockys hormonal bouts of rage and melancholy.