Afternoons with Harvey Beam

Name: Afternoons with Harvey Beam
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925591088
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By Carrie Cox

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Summary

Afternoons with Harvey Beam by Carrie Cox delves into the life of radio broadcaster Harvey Beam, who returns to his Australian hometown to confront family matters and personal regrets after his father's passing. As Harvey navigates complex relationships and career challenges, he discovers unexpected insights and connections that help him reconcile his past with his present. This compelling tale of self-discovery and redemption unfolds with warmth and humour.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories about personal growth and redemption, as it follows a radio host who, amid family tensions, finds himself reevaluating his life back in his hometown. With its blend of humour and heart, it offers a touching exploration of second chances and staying true to oneself.

Afternoons with Harvey Beam

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Confirming his suspicions that you can successfully run away from your problems and a dysfunctional family, talk-show host Harvey Beam got out of his regional hometown as soon as he could. Beam creates a stellar radio career in the city, and builds a life that bears no resemblance to the one he left behind.

But as things start to unravel at work and at home, Beam is called back to Shorton by the imminent death of his father. There he finds everything is still waiting for him just as he left it.

Maybe, though, Harvey Beam is not the same angry young man who ran away. And maybe the arrival of a single, wonderful stranger will mean that instead of going back, Harvey can finally move on.

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Afternoons with Harvey Beam by Carrie Cox has been praised for its cracking dialogue and humorous portrayal of its likeable but flawed protagonist, talkback radio host Harvey Beam. Reviewers highlight Cox's skill in creating sympathy for Harvey and her careful exploration of his vulnerable, darkly comic journey towards rehabilitation. The novel is noted for its emotional depth, assured writing, and ability to find humour in everyday experiences, making it an impressive debut celebrated for its engaging narrative and relatable characters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925591088

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Carrie Cox is a journalist, author, tutor, mother and timid surfer, never all at once and not in that order. She grew up in Mackay, Queensland, and has also lived in Sydney, Brisbane and, since 2010, Perth. Carrie penned a weekly satirical column, 'Carrie On', that was syndicated to six newspapers over ten years until she ran out of things to say. She has also authored two non-fiction books, Coal, Crisis, Challenge and You Take The High Road and I'll Take The Bus. This is her first novel.

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