Things I Wish I'd Told My Mother

James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch & Wizard, Private and Middle School series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. His books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes's list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year,...

Susan Dilallo is known for her book, Things I Wish I'd Told My Mother. She writes honest, reflective stories about family relationships and the things we learn over time.

Susan Patterson writes about the complexities of human connection, from family dynamics in Things I Wish I'd Told My Mother and The Mother-Daughter Book Club to the quiet reflections of Unnoticed moments. She also offers practical guidance on difficult social issues, as seen in her I Wish the Hitting Would Stop: Facilitator's Guide.