Hope Nicely's Lessons for Life

Caroline Day Press Reviews

Hope Nicely's Lessons for Life is a sunburst of a story, full of love, kindness and one of the sweetest, most engaging central characters you're likely to meet. I was drawn in from the very first page by Caroline Day's sensitive portrayal of Hope Nicely's inner voice; as I followed Hope on her mission to make sense of the present, to uncover the past and to write her book, I found myself sharing in her triumphs and frustrations, her laughter and tears. It's a touching, tender story, but Hope Nicely's wonderful humour and delicious honesty mean that it's never sentimental. An absolute joy - Sarah Haywood bestselling author of The Cactus

I can't even find words to say how much I adore Hope Nicely's Lessons for Life! A heart-bursting book, full of tears, laughter and hope. Gorgeously written with an incredible protagonist and I cannot recommend it enough, it's FABULOUS - Jessica Ryn, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside

How I wish Hope had been in my writing class. A gorgeous, funny, heartwarming read. Leaves you smiling - Ericka Waller, author of Dog Days

A very special book. Hope is extremely endearing and her rules for life relevant for us all. Really enjoyable - Katie Fforde

Hope is a bit different - she has Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and is on a mission to discover her birth Mum, who she hopes will answer the difficult questions of why she was abandoned as a baby. Her unique experience of the world will warm your heart with Hope's character and dialogue so well crafted by Day. A novel that reads as if Hope is sat with you. A book of acceptance, kindness and ultimately hope - My Weekly

I loved it! A sharply drawn character with beautiful soft edges who has lessons in her for all of us - Anstey Harris

A gorgeous, funny, heartwarming read. Leaves you smiling - Ericka Waller

This touching, uplifting debut novel oozes heart, and you'll fall in love with Hope, sharing in both her success and her sadness. - Daily Mirror

If you loved Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, this book is for you. - Sunday Mirror

Uplifting and touching, if you loved Eleanor Oliphant, this is for you. - Fabulous, The Sun on Sunday

This touching, big-hearted debut is funny, sensitive and has lessons for us all about optimism and perseverance - The Mail on Sunday

A gorgeous tale about love, acceptance, and living your best life no matter what - The Sun, PICK OF THE WEEK

A book full of hope, friendship and acceptance - Woman's Weekly

Captivated from the very first page! Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Hope's story will stay with you long after the final page - NFOP magazine