her charismatic older sister widowed and unconscious, 26-year-old Nicola finds herself taking care of her sister's big house, her big dogs, and her astonishing secrets.

For as long as she can remember, it's been Nicola and her sister Viv together against the world. Their parents abandoned them when Viv was in high school and it was Viv's determination that got them through it. They managed to turn out pretty well, too: Viv is a surgeon with a successful practice, while Nicola lives a more precarious life as an artist, going from one painting gig to the next. Maybe they could see each other a little more often, but they talk on the phone every week. They are as close as-well, as close as sisters.

But waiting for Viv to wake, Nicola discovers that her sister is not the person she thought she knew. Viv has been hiding truths about their past, about their parents, and it's up to Nicola to figure out their future.

She Taught Me Everything explores family secrets, the unshakable bond between sisters, and the choices that can redefine the entire shape of a family.