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The Day We Left

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The Day We Left by Caroline Bond is a compelling narrative that delves into the lives of a seemingly ordinary family whose world is turned upside down. It explores the intricacies of family dynamics and the secrets that can bind or fracture relationships. As they face unexpected challenges, the story unfolds with profound emotional depth, focusing on resilience and transformation.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring emotional journeys and complex family dynamics. It delves into the intricate relationships and secrets within a family, offering readers a heartfelt narrative that challenges perceptions and highlights resilience. Perfect for those who appreciate character-driven stories that tug at the heartstrings.

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The Day We Left

A powerful and moving novel about identical twins who are opposites in every way, and how far a mother can shape the lives of her children.

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Oli and Joe are identical twins. But they will never be the same.

Lizzie Truman gives birth to her sons at thirty-one weeks. From the start, the differences between the twins are clear. Oli is bigger, stronger, healthier. Joe is small and much less robust, his future inexorably altered by the trauma of his premature delivery.

As soon as the boys are well enough, Lizzie checks out of the maternity hospital and leaves her old life behind. By the time Oli and Joe are grown, Beth has a new name, a thriving business, and she has successfully raised her sons alone.

But when the truth about their past emerges, the twins are forced to reassess everything they thought they knew about their mother, their upbringing and themselves.

The Day We Left by Caroline Bond is a captivating exploration of family dynamics, secrets, and the relentless journey of discovering one’s identity.

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The Day We Left by Caroline Bond is praised for its compelling and original storyline, exploring themes of family bonds and personal identity. The novel is noted for its engaging pace, emotional depth, and beautifully crafted characters, resonating with readers through its realism and empathetic portrayal of women's experiences. It has been described as both redemptive and satisfying, with characters that vividly come to life.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838954093

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corvus

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 305g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Caroline Bond was born in Scarborough and studied English Literature at Oxford University. She has worked as a cleaner, a receptionist, a kitchen designer, a market researcher, a company director and a victim support volunteer. She has an MA in Creative Writing. Caroline lives in Leeds with her husband and one of her three children... the other two having grown up and escaped.

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