“A beautifully rendered exploration of grief, healing, and self-discovery. From the bustling city streets of Buenos Aires to the serene vineyards of Argentina, Perko masterfully captures the restorative power of travel, friendship, and culinary delights. Rich with heart, sensory detail, and insight, this story is both tender and uplifting—a celebration of resilience and the many ways we can be guided back to ourselves.”—Suzanne Simonetti, USA Today best-selling author of The Waves of Time

“A beautifully written novel about a daughter’s journey through grief via a transformative year-and-a-half of self-discovery in Buenos Aires, the vineyards of Mendoza, and Machu Picchu. With a colorful cast of unforgettable characters, Learning to Whistle celebrates cultural and historic treasures of Argentina and Peru. A travel novel to savor!”—Debra Thomas, author of Sarton Award–winning Luz and Josie and Vic

“Perko masterfully takes us on a journey from sorrow to hope as a grieving young woman travels through South America in search of consolation and guidance. Amidst vivid descriptions of Leonie’s trail to Machu Picchu, readers will embrace the compassion and wisdom of the women who foster her self-discovery.”—Rebecca D’harlingue, author of The Map Colorist and The Lines Between Us

“Tess Perko empathetically explores the universal themes of grief, identity, and belonging in the face of a major loss of a mother by a young adult daughter, on the cusp of beginning her own life. Ultimately, despite her unforgettable adventures and relationships, Leoni learns that she must face her underlying grief and begin to process it, a life lesson for us all.”—Susan Weissbach Friedman, author of Klara’s Truth

This novel also has strong appeal for those interested in travel.