This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance!

Name: This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance!
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By Jonathan Evison

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This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance! by Jonathan Evison is a heartwarming and poignant tale about a 78-year-old woman named Harriet, who embarks on an Alaskan cruise she unexpectedly inherits from her late husband. Throughout her journey, she reflects on her past, faces hidden family secrets, and discovers newfound resilience and a sense of adventure. The novel delves into themes of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the complexities of personal history.
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You might enjoy this novel if you appreciate stories about personal rediscovery and transformation. It's perfect for readers who like narratives with a blend of humour and poignancy, following an older protagonist who embarks on an unexpected journey that leads to reflections on life, family, and self. The book offers an engaging examination of life's complexities with warmth and insight.

This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance!

Harriet Chance has spent the last seventy-eight years following the rules... Career girl (brief), Wife (fifty-five years), and, Mother of two (ongoing). Now widowed, She discovers that her late husband had been planning an Alaskan cruise. Ignoring the advice of her children she decides to set sail. Will she take a second chance at life?

It's never too late for second chances in this funny and heartwarming story perfect for fans of Jonas Jonasson and Maria Semple.

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It's never too late for second chances in this funny and heartwarming story, perfect for fans of Jonas Jonasson and Maria Semple.

'As sweet as it is inventive, profound as it is hilarious, unflinching as it is big-hearted.'
Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Harriet Chance has spent the last seventy-eight years following the rules.

Career girl (brief)
Wife (fifty-five years)
Mother of two (ongoing)

Now widowed, Harriet discovers that her late husband had been planning an Alaskan cruise. Ignoring the advice of her children and wanting to make the most of the opportunity, she decides to set sail.

There, amid the buffets and lounge singers, between the imagined appearances of Bernard and the very real arrival of her daughter, Harriet is forced to take a long look back, confronting the truth about pivotal events that changed the course of her life.

What she will discover is that she has lived the best part of her life under entirely false assumptions. Confronted with the notion that her past could have been different, will she take a second chance at life?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance! by Jonathan Evison is celebrated for its blend of sweetness, wit, and profound themes. Reviewers praise it as both funny and moving, with a narrative that explores significant themes about familial and personal relationships. The storytelling is noted for its engaging style, humour, and empathy, making it an insightful take on life's complexities.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099592679

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Windmill Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 195g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Jonathan Evison is the author of four novels including the New York Times bestseller, West of Here. A film adaptation of his third novel, The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving, is in production starring Paul Rudd and Selena Gomez. He lives on an island in Western Washington.