What would your greatest gift be?  For the workaholic hero here, Lou, it is time, and magically he is given it.  This is another tender, ethereal tale from a very talented author.  You’ll love it.

Comparison: Audrey Niffenegger, Alice Sebold, Ben Sherwood.

Synopsis

Step into the magical world of Cecelia Ahern in this heartwarming bestseller...If you could wish for one gift this Christmas, what would it be? Everyday Lou Suffern battled with the clock. He always had two places to be at the same time. He always had two things to do at once. When asleep he dreamed. In between dreams, he ran through the events of the day while making plans for the next. When at home with his wife and family, his mind was always someplace else. On his way into work one early winter morning, Lou meets Gabe, a homeless man sitting outside the office building. Intrigued by him and on discovering that he could also be very useful to have around, Lou gets Gabe a job in the post room. But soon Lou begins to regret helping Gabe. His very presence unsettles Lou and how does Gabe appear to be in two places at the same time? As Christmas draws closer, Lou starts to understand the value of time. He sees what is truly important in life yet at the same time he learns the harshest lesson of all. This is a story about people who not unlike parcels, hide secrets.They cover themselves in layers until the right person unwraps them and discovers what's inside. Sometimes you have to be unravelled in order to find out who you really are. For Lou Suffern, that took time.

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About the Author

Before embarking on her writing career, Cecelia Ahern completed a degree in journalism and media studies. Her first novel, PS I Love You, was one of the biggest-selling debut novels of recent years and has now sold over a million copies. Her successive bestselling novels are Where Rainbows End, If You Could See Me Now, A Place Called Here, Thanks for the Memories and The Gift.  PS, I Love You ,starring Hilary Swank, was a box office hit. Cecelia also co-created the hit American television comedy series Samantha Who?  In 2008, Cecelia won the award for Best New Writer at the GLAMOUR magazine Women of the Year Awards.   Cecelia lives in Dublin with her family. More books by this author Author 'Like for Like' recommendation