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Rachel's Holiday

By Marian Keyes
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Rachel's Holiday by Marian Keyes follows Rachel Walsh, a young woman who enjoys a glamorous lifestyle in New York until her excessive partying leads to a drug overdose. Sent to an Irish rehabilitation centre, she begins a journey of self-discovery and comes to terms with her addiction and its impact on her life. This heartfelt and humorous tale reveals the complexities of recovery and personal growth.
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You might like this book if you enjoy heartwarming tales with a mix of humour and drama. It explores themes of addiction, recovery, and self-discovery with relatable characters and witty dialogue. The story balances emotional moments with light-heartedness, making it a compelling read.

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Rachel Walsh has hit rock bottom. At twenty-seven, with a burgeoning addiction to recreational drugs, her life spirals out of control, leading her family to stage an intervention. They send her to Cloisters, Dublin's answer to the Betty Ford Clinic, where Rachel begrudgingly agrees to a stint in rehab. Her dreams of luxurious retreats are quickly shattered as she faces the stark reality of treatment.

Envisioning rehab as a place filled with jacuzzis, gymnasiums, and rock stars going tepid turkey, Rachel's reality is far from glamorous. She is faced with gruelling therapy sessions, toe-curling embarrassments, and stringent regulations that leave little room for the life she knew. Rachel is forced to come to terms with the consequences of her lifestyle, making new connections and confronting old demons.

The experience is a far cry from a holiday. Rachel struggles with her emotions, grapples with her family’s expectations, and endures painfully awkward group sessions. The absence of her ex-boyfriend Luke weighs heavily on her mind, questioning if she's truly ready for a fresh start. Can she reclaim her life and find the strength to build a healthier future?

Rachel’s Holiday is a compelling tale of self-discovery and redemption. Marian Keyes masterfully blends humour and pathos, bringing to life one of her most beloved characters in a story that resonates with authenticity and warmth. This stunning reissue edition is a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction, offering a poignant yet unexpectedly humorous look at addiction, recovery, and the complexities of modern life.

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Rachel's Holiday by Marian Keyes is praised for its engaging and humorous exploration of serious themes such as addiction and recovery. Reviewers appreciate Keyes' ability to infuse wit and warmth into the protagonist's journey, making it both relatable and uplifting. Critics highlight the book's balance of light-hearted moments with poignant insights, resulting in an emotionally resonant and enjoyable read.

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ISBN: 9781405950541

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 640

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About the Author

Marian Keyes is a phenomenon. The multimillion copy, internationally bestselling author of some of the most widely loved, genre-defying novels of the past thirty years - including Rachel's Holiday, Anybody Out There and Grown Ups - has millions of devoted readers around the world. In addition to her fifteen previous novels, Marian has also written three collections of journalism, upon which hit BBC Radio 4 show Between Ourselves was based. Marian co-hosts the popular show Now You're Asking with actress Tara Flynn for BBC Radio 4. In 2022, she was named the British Book Awards Author of the Year. Marian lives in Don Laoghaire, Dublin. My Favourite Mistake is her sixteenth novel.

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