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The ups and downs of real life sparkle with an extra glint in this thoughtful, warm, uplifting read that I completely adored. We focus on one family and 42 year old Freya as she tries to juggle her family, career, and a secret that is eating a hole inside her. Cathy Kelly has the most wonderful way with words, this book feels like a friend, and friendship comes with fabulous as well as thought-provoking times. While there are some unsettling moments, the author also knows when to gather you up in the most enormous hug. Oh how I loved Freya, she has an inner voice that is rather wicked and prods Freya’s insecurities into being. Teddy is the most wonderful little pickle and along with Mildred adds some well-timed moments of humour. Perfectly bittersweet, amusing, and big-hearted, I have included The Family Gift as a Liz Pick of the Month, it’s gorgeous.
An uplifting story about one mother trying to hold it all together - told with Cathy Kelly's trademark sparkling warmth, humour and honesty.
Freya Abalone has a big, messy, wonderful family. She has an exciting career as a celebrity chef. She has a new home that makes her feel safe.
But behind the happy front, Freya feels pulled in a hundred directions. Life has thrown Freya some lemons - and she's learned how to juggle! But she's keeping a secret from her family, and soon something is going to crashing down...
All families have their struggles and strengths. So can Freya pull everyone - and herself - together when they need it most?
Heartwarming -- Kirsten Jones - S MAGAZINE, SUNDAY EXPRESS
Easy to read escapism with a very likeable heroine - Sunday Mirror
Cathy Kelly shines her insight on female insecurity and the power of self-belief and family support. -- Zoe West - WOMAN'S WEEKLY
This bittersweet story about motherhood and modern families is the perfect comfort read for a cold autumn afternoon. -- Jo Finney - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
Cathy Kelly shines an insightful light on female insecurity and, through Freya's journey, shows the healing power of self-belief and family support. - WOMAN & HOME
Honest, funny, clever, it sparkles with witty, wry observations on modern life. I loved it. - Marian Keyes
ISBN: 9781409179245
Publication date: 15/10/2020
Publisher: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ) an imprint of Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781409179221
Publication date: 17/10/2019
Publisher: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ) an imprint of Orion Publishing Co
Format: Hardback
| ISBN: | 9781409179245 |
| Publication date: | 15th October 2020 |
| Author: | Cathy Kelly |
| Publisher: | Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ) an imprint of Orion Publishing Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 368 pages |
| Genres: | Family Drama, Feel-Good Fiction, Humour, Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Relationship Stories, |
| Collections: | 80+ Humorous Novels - from Wry and Sly Observations to Outright Chuckles and Laughter., |
| Categories: | Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), |
Cathy Kelly is published around the world, with millions of books in print. Cathy is the bestselling author of The Honey Queen, Once in a Lifetime and Between Sisters, and is a No.1 bestseller in the UK, Ireland and Australia. Her trademark is warm and witty Irish storytelling about modern life, always with an uplifting message, a sense of community and strong female characters at the heart. She lives with her family and their three dogs in County Wicklow, Ireland. She is also an Ambassador for UNICEF Ireland, raising funds and awareness for children orphaned by or living with HIV/...
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