Single mother, Ally, juggling the problems of a neurotic boss, the sudden appearance of her ex’s new dolly bird and the endless demands of her children, finds life completely joyless. A good friend, Mel, takes her to a dating seminar and Ally rises to the challenge, adopting a more positive approach to life. Familiar ground, maybe, but this debut novel is surprisingly fresh, a thoroughly enjoyable read.
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About Lessons in Duck Shooting
Ally James' life is in need of a makeover. Juggling the demands of a neurotic boss, the sudden appearance of her ex-husband's arm candy and the whirl of school runs seems to have become a mammoth effort of late. Can packaging and promoting possibly be the same as dating and falling in love?
Ally James' life is in need of a makeover. Juggling the demands of a neurotic boss, the sudden appearance of her ex-husband's arm candy and the whirl of school runs seems to have become a mammoth effort of late. Can packaging and promoting possibly be the same as dating and falling in love?
And how on earth would you find the time for a makeover?
Jayne Buxton is a consultant and spokesperson in the field of work-life balance. After her non-fiction book, ENDING THE MOTHER WAR, was published in 1998 she became a regular contributor to press, radio and conference discussions about working parents and workplace change. She co-founded Flametree, a specialist work-life balance consultancy and interactive web based community for working parents. She now lives in London with her husband and three children and is currently working on her next novel.
Ally James' life is in need of a makeover. Juggling the demands of a neurotic boss, the sudden appearance of her ex-husband's arm candy and the whirl of school runs seems to have become a mammoth effort of late.
Lessons in Duck Shooting features in the following genres: Family Drama, Debut Books of the Month, Fiction, Recommendations, Romance / Relationship Stories
Paperback (b Format). £14.39, down from the £15.99 cover price. Print on Demand / Special Order.
Lessons in Duck Shooting was written by Jayne Buxton and published by Arrow Books Ltd
Lessons in Duck Shooting has 400 pages
£14.39, reduced from £15.99. Print on Demand / Special Order.
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