The Sweetness of Forgetting

At 36, Hope McKenna-Smith faces a cascade of challenges, including a failing bakery, a troubled preteen, and the onset of Alzheimer’s in her beloved grandmother, Mamie. In a poignant moment of clarity, Mamie reveals hidden family secrets from their past in Paris, compelling Hope to embark on a journey to uncover a 70-year-old mystery. As she explores the bakeries of Paris and navigates their family's history intertwined with Holocaust stories, Hope discovers the resilience and love that have shaped her lineage. This emotional quest offers her a chance to reconnect with her heritage, guided by Mamie's fairy tales and the belief that hope exists, even in the most difficult times.