Life and other Happy Endings

Name: Life and other Happy Endings
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781784164164
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The witty, hopeful and uplifting read for Summer

By Melanie Cantor

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Summary

In Life and Other Happy Endings by Melanie Cantor, the protagonist, Jennifer Cole, is given a shocking medical diagnosis that prompts her to reassess her life. With limited time left, she decides to reconnect with three important individuals from her past, leading to unforeseen and transformative outcomes. This heartfelt journey explores themes of forgiveness, love, and new beginnings.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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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 have a fondness for uplifting stories featuring personal growth, friendship, and a touch of humour. It's ideal for readers who appreciate narratives about second chances and the power of living life to the fullest, even when faced with unexpected challenges.

'Brilliantly funny and thought-provoking - an absolute joy' Rosie Walsh, author of The Man Who Didn't Call

'I LOVE this book!

'Brilliantly funny and thought-provoking' (Rosie Walsh). The ultimate feelgood fiction which asks big questions- If your life was going to end tomorrow, what would you do today?

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Brilliantly funny and thought-provoking (Rosie Walsh). The ultimate feelgood fiction which asks big questions: If your life was going to end tomorrow, what would you do today?

From the author of The Fk It! List, the ultimate feelgood fiction which asks big questions: If your life was going to end tomorrow, what would you do today?

Brilliantly funny and thought-provoking - an absolute joy Rosie Walsh, author of The Man Who Didn't Call

I LOVE this book! It is full of heart and hope Cathy Kelly

Three letters. Two mistakes. One Last chance.

When Jennifer Cole is told she has three months to live, she decides to write three letters sharing the desires, fears, and frustrations she has always kept to herself. And at first, she finds that telling the truth makes her feel free and liberated.

But three months later, Jennifer's secrets are alive and out in the world... and so is she. As she discovers, sometimes the truth has a way of surprising you...

Readers are falling in love with Life & Other Happy Endings!

* 'Incredibly funny and immensely moving.'

* 'I couldn't put this book down. Witty, touching and uplifting with a plot full of twists and turns.'

* 'This book was like a breath of fresh air from start to finish.'

Life & Other Happy Endings was first published as Death & Other Happy Endings

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?

Life and Other Happy Endings by Melanie Cantor is praised for being brilliantly funny, thought-provoking, and an absolute joy to read. It is described as a book full of heart, hope, and is both quirky and hugely readable. Reviewers highlight its themes of friendship, sisterhood, love, and loss, suggesting it prompts meaningful discussions and is a perfect summer read filled with warmth and wit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784164164

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Swan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 294g

Pages: 432

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction Melanie Cantor Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Melanie Cantor worked for many years in PR and as a celebrity talent agent. She also dabbled in interior renovations, which led to her hosting the Channel 4 series Making Space, in which she tidied up people's messy houses. She has since concentrated on writing. Her first novel, Life and Other Happy Endings, was published in 2019. She has two grown-up sons and lives in Dorset and London with her dog, Mabel.

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