Amazing Grace Adams

Name: Amazing Grace Adams
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405951449
Price: 24.0 NZD
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By Fran Littlewood

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Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood chronicles a day in the life of Grace, a mother and once-successful woman struggling to navigate personal turmoil. As her world seems to unravel, Grace embarks on a journey across London, confronting both her past choices and the complexities of her current life. With wit and insight, the story explores themes of identity, resilience, and the quest for personal redemption.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that blend humour with emotional depth, focusing on the theme of personal transformation. It delves into the life of a woman at a crossroads, exploring her unexpected journey as she grapples with the complexities of family, love, and self-discovery. Fans of character-driven narratives with a touch of raw honesty may find this to be a compelling read.

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Grace Adams is one bad day away from saving her life.

Meet Grace Adams — an ordinary wife and mother collecting the cake for her daughter's sixteenth birthday party.

But look closer, and Grace's life is falling apart. Husband Ben is divorcing her. Daughter Lotte has banned her from the party. And she's just abandoned her car in traffic. Still, no one thinks twice about a menopausal 40-something with a €200 cake hiking desperately across London.

But to ignore Grace today would be a mistake. Because Grace Adams is also carrying a secret. One that she's kept quiet until now. And one that everyone who gets in her way is about to discover.

That secret? You're about to find out...

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?

Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood has garnered praise for its vivid portrayal of middle-aged female rage, loss, and redemption. The book is celebrated as a tragicomic and relatable story, tackling issues like motherhood, menopause, and the challenges of modern life with humour and compassion. Reviewers commend its compelling and emotional narrative, noting its ability to make readers simultaneously laugh and cry while rooting for the protagonist, Grace Adams.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405951449

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 277g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Fran Littlewood is the author of Amazing Grace Adams, which was a New York Times bestseller and Today Show Read With Jenna pick, and has been published in 17 territories to date. She has an MA in Creative Writing from Royal Holloway, University of London, and worked as a journalist, including a stint at the Times. She lives in London with her husband and their three daughters. The Favourite is her second novel.

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