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So Many Beats of the Heart

Evie Shine is an expert on marriage, so why didn't she see this coming?
By Carrie Cox
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In So Many Beats of the Heart by Carrie Cox, the narrative delves into the complexities of love, relationships, and personal transformation. The protagonist navigates her way through an unexpected breakup, exploring themes of self-discovery and emotional resilience. With moments of humour and poignancy, the story captures the journey of rebuilding one's life and finding strength in unexpected places.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories of personal growth and introspection. It delves into the complexities of relationships and the journey towards self-discovery, offering a heartfelt look at how we connect with those around us and ourselves. If you're drawn to character-driven narratives filled with emotional depth and relatable life experiences, this novel could be a perfect match.

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For fans of Maggie Alderson, Maria Semple and Marian Keyes, So Many Beats of the Heart is the wonderfully warm and witty tale of a marriage counsellor who suddenly becomes her own case study.

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Warm, fresh, whole-hearted, and very very funny... An utterly joyous, charming, nourishing read. - Brooke Davis

Abundant wit, a keen instinct for the perfect detail and a whole lot of heart. - Nick Earls

I adored Evie Shine and this warm, funny novel, filled with nuggets of wisdom about that most fascinating of landscapes: other people's relationships. - Kerri Sackville

Evie Shine is adrift. After two decades of marriage, her husband has left her. Possibly for another woman. He isn't saying.

That Evie has spent her career dissecting relationships and mending broken hearts doesn't help at all - it just makes everything worse. How did she not see this coming? And what's she meant to do now?

Her own worst client, Evie ignores all useful advice and chooses platitudes, wine and hangovers over the prospect of moving on. But soon she realises that the beauty of having the rug ripped from under you is getting to see exactly what's underneath.

So Many Beats of the Heart is about how the crushing weight of time can take its toll on long-term relationships. It's about love lost, friendships found, losing your bearings and finding a way back to shore.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922711090

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 March 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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Carrie Cox Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Carrie Cox is a journalist and author based in Perth, Western Australia. She has published a non-fiction book, You Take the High Road and I ll Take the Bus, based on her weekly satirical column for multiple Australian newspapers, and a previous novel with Fremantle Press, Afternoons with Harvey Beam, which was hailed as a brilliant debut by the Australian Women's Weekly and sensitive and impressive by The Australian.

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