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Winging It by Emma Murray

Jan11

Deliciously Fun

Winging It by Emma Murray is a light-hearted contemporary novel about life and motherhood. It has a wonderful fun tone juxta posed with some serious topics.

The majority of the novel is set in America as the reader witnesses the loneliness of high rise living in New York City. The city seems noisy, dangerous and unfriendly in complete contrast to the friendly suburban life a few miles away.

In the suburbs, friendships are formed. The friendly, welcome from the PTA in America is the complete opposite of the PTA in London which was more of an exclusive club.

Family is important as well as friends. Many are hiding secrets that need to come to light so that hearts can heal and burdens be lifted.

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The Golden Girls Getaway by Judy Leigh

Dec7

The Three Amigos

The Golden Girls Getaway by Judy Leigh is a really fun contemporary novel that brightened a cold winter’s day.

The novel celebrates friendship as three ladies in their seventies and eighties travel in a camper van to the West Country, Wales and Yorkshire. They show that you are never too old to have fun and to try new things. Life is for living no matter what age you are.

London life is in complete contrast to the road trip. It is cold, isolating and lonely. In contrast life on the open road brings freedom and friendship, opening up the lives of all who meet the ladies. All three ladies begin to bond, to bud and to blossom on the road trip.

The Golden Girls Getaway is a really delightful read. I adored the three main characters who knew how to put the fun into life. No sitting around indoors for them.

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The Lost Girl In Paris by Jina Bacarr

Dec5

Never Again

The Lost Girl In Paris by Jina Bacarr is a powerful dual timeline novel that will break your heart.

The story is set in 2003 and also during World War II in Europe. The chapters alternate between the two time periods as an octogenarian relates her wartime experiences. The reader witnesses the determination and bravery to survive.

Surviving the war naturally traumatizes a character who has kept silent for years but realizes now is the time to share her story in memory of those who died and in the hope that it never again happens.

Life in Ravensbruck, Auschwitz and Dachau was hell on earth but there were pockets of kindness which needed to be grabbed and memories held on to.

There were not just Jews in the camps but political prisoners and gypsies. The leading character is a French gypsy who refuses to deny her rich heritage.

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A Winter’s Wish For The Cornish Midwife by Jo Bartlett

Nov28

Moving On

A Winter’s Wish For The Cornish Midwife by Jo Bartlett is a charming contemporary novel. It is the third book in the Cornish Midwife series but can be read as a stand-alone.

The reader follows the midwife team at the community unit in Port Agnes. We share the highs and lows, the worries and the celebrations.

All aspects of babies are covered as there are the sensitive topics of infertility, handicap and fostering. The reader’s heart breaks for some of the situations of the characters. The midwife team are supportive to all.

There is the theme of loss as some characters are frozen in a moment in time. There is the guilt associated with beginning to live and to smile again. There is also some emotional blackmail to deal with.

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