Waiting for the Miracle (eBook)

Warm your heart with this uplifting novel from the bestselling author of THE LAST DAYS OF RABBIT HAYES

Anna McPartlin (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
400 Seiten
Bonnier Publishing Fiction (Verlag)
978-1-83877-391-5 (ISBN)

Infos

'I laughed. I cried. I laughed again' Sinead Moriarty'An enthralling read with . . . so many laughs along the way' Liz Nugent'A funny, poignant and moving read' My WeeklyFrom bestselling Irish writer Anna McPartlin, Waiting for the Miracle is an uplifting novel about how good friends can help you see the funny side of life, even in the darkest of days. Perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan and Marian Keyes.2010Caroline can't get pregnant, Janet can't hold a pregnancy, Natalie's sperm donor is a stoner with a bad attitude and Ronnie is, well, no one knows Ronnie's story. When the women meet in an infertility group, they quicklyform a firm - if slightly odd - friendship and their lives begin to change.1976When 16-year-old Catherine's pregnancy is revealed, she's sent to a convent to give birth. Her baby is taken from her, and she re-emerges into the world, down but not out, determined to fight back. She finds work, a home and acceptance with gay hairdresser and fellow outsider and her life begins again.Waiting for the Miracle is story about finding your tribe, at any age. It's about love, loss, friendship andlaughing at yourself. It's about life.'Takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions...you'll be laughing through your tears at the sharp and funny dialogue' NFOP magazinePraise for Anna McPartlin:'Anna McPartlin's novel is brilliant, funny and immensely moving' Catherine Isaac, author of You, Me, Everything'It's such a gorgeous examination of grief while also being honest, hilarious and totally relatable. I LOVED this book!' Fionnuala Kearney, author of The Book of Love'When I wasn't reaching for the Kleenex to wipe away a little tear, I was guffawing with laughter - Anna has the gift of being able to make you laugh and sob, and all on a single page.' Claudia Carroll, author of The Women of Primrose SquareReaders love Waiting for the Miracle:'Who will have the happy ever after dream and who will settle for the dream never happening? I raced though it in 2 days to find out. I particularly loved the flitting between current day and the character Catherine's story from the past and was eager to see how the 2 would come together. Wrap yourself up in a duvet and start reading. You won't be disappointed.''You will be gripped by both stories and wonder where the book is going ... but it gets better and better.''Loved loved loved it! As always an amazing story with real life issues, read it in 3 days couldn't put it down going to work was a bit of inconvenience lol can't wait for the next one, thanks Anna''Another emotional rollercoaster read about loss, hope, courage & friendship, I was hooked right from the very start, I loved how the story changed between current day and the past with Catherine's story, have your tissues ready.''Didn't want it to end.''McPartlin excels in the one-liner, and finding something to laugh about in the darkest of times.''I do not hesitate to recommend this magnificent book to everyone. Sure to be in my top books of this year.''A story of hope over heartbreak told with Irish humour and charm.''Anna McPartlin has done it again! Another stunning read that ends with me in tears yet also smiling.'

Autor

Anna McPartlin is a novelist and scriptwriter from Dublin, who has written for TV serial dramas featured on BBC UK, RTE Ireland and A&E America. She has been writing adult fiction for over ten years, and also writes for children under the name Bannie McPartlin. She lives with her husband Donal and their four dogs.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.6.2021
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga ► Humor / Satire
• Schlagworte: 1970s • 8th Amendment • Abuse • abuse catholic The Lost Child of Philomena Lee Lost child orphan fertility • Adoption • After the End • after the end half a world away mike gayle libby page the lido funny uplifting book • Aisling Bea • award-winning irish authors • Below the Big Blue Sky • Catastrophe • Catholic • Cathy Kelly • Cathy Kelly The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes Judy Richard Jane Green • Cecilia Ahern • Cecilia Ahern Joanna cannon Ruth Hogan Keeper of lost things dear mrs bird • Childhood • Christmas book for mum • christmas books • Christmas gift for her • Christmas present for mum • Convent • cosy read • Dear Mrs Bird • Derry Girls • Did ya hear Mammy died? • Dublin • Fair City • Family • family parenting infertility childhood grief Ireland Jill Mansell female friendship parenting • Father Ted • feel-good read • Female friendship • fertility • fleabag • Freya North • Freya North Marian Keyes Sheila O'Flanagan convent mother and baby home • funny book • funny uplifting book • Gay Rights • Grief • grown ups • half a world away • hopeful read • Infertility • Ireland • irish books • Irish Christmas books • Irish History • irish history gift • irish romance • IVF • Jane Green • Jill Mansell • joanna cannon • Jojo Moyes • Jojo Moyes Katie Fforde motherhood Philomena Judi Dench planned parenthood • Judi Dench • Judy • Katie Fforde • keeper of lost things • Last Days of Rabbit Hayes • libby page • lost child • Maeve Binchy • Marian Keyes • Marian Keyes funny you me everything Below the Big Blue Sky IVF support group • marriage • Mike Gayle • Miscarriage • mother and baby home • Motherhood • motherhood 1970s Ireland Dublin Maeve Binchy Patricia Scalan • Nuns • OMG What a Complete Aisling • orphan • parenthood • parenting • Patricia Scalan • Philomena • Philomena Lee • Philomena Lee adoption miscarriage marriage pregancy pregnant • Planned Parenthood • planned parenting • pregancy • Pregnant • present for her • Rabbit Hayes • Rachel's return • repeal • Repeal the 8th • Richard • Richard and Judy • richard and judy bestseller • Romance • ruth hogan • Sheila O'Flanagan • support group • The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes • The Lido • the lost child of philomena lee • This Way Up • Tuam • Tuam mass grave • uplifting read • uplifting winter read • you me everything
• ISBN-10: 1-83877-391-6 / 1838773916
• ISBN-13: 978-1-83877-391-5 / 9781838773915