The Runaway Wife: A laugh out loud feel good novel about second chances
Product ID: 347900400
'Hilarious! I loved every page... ' Dawn at Crooks on Books One evening in early August, while mashing the potatoes for dinner, Connie McColl decides she's had enough... Connie is tired of solving one family crisis after another - usually involving her unruly grandchildren - while her husband Roger spends all day at his beloved golf course. Surely it must be time for her to shake off her apron and start living again? So Connie packs a bag, gets in her little green car and drives off... As Connie journeys from England to Scotland on an unexpected adventure, she finally begins to rediscover herself. And she starts to wonder, will she ever be ready to return home? Or will this summer change her life forever? The Runaway Wife is an inspiring and joyously uplifting novel about being true to yourself. If you loved The Kicking the Bucket List and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry this book is for you. What readers are saying about The Runaway Wife 'A warm, funny, brilliant read! I love the warmth and humour that jumps from the page. Connie is proof that you're never too old to have an adventure! I LOVED the ending!!!!' Sue Watson 'I was laughing out loud... totally did not see the ending coming! WOWSERS! 5 stars for me!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'OMG! What a touching and inspirational book this is!! It made me howl with laughter and it made me sob my heart out... Connie is my absolute hero and I loved her to pieces from the moment I met her! A mixture of hilarious and bittersweet moments... I absolutely adored every single step of her journey... one of my favourite books of the year... A memorable, feel-good treat.' My Chestnut Reading Tree, 5 stars 'Made me laugh and cry and laugh again, especially at the end. That was a little bit of genius!... beautifully written and the characters are lovingly drawn to make them come alive. I absolutely loved the ending, that really had me chuckling...' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'A funny romantic comedy... a book about love, friends, family and self-discovery. There were moments where you would laugh out loud, and then it would have you crying into a tissue... really emotional and tugged at the heart strings! A fun, life-affirming read!' Stardust Book Reviews
| Dimensions | 12.85 x 1.91 x 19.84 cm |
| Generic Name | Book |
| Importer | Bookswagon, 2/13 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi 110002, [email protected], 01140159253 |
| Isbn 10 | 1786813556 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1786813558 |
| Item Weight | 340 g |
| Language | English |
| Packer | Bookswagon, 2/13 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi 110002, [email protected], 01140159253 |
| Print Length | 334 pages |
| Publication Date | 27 April 2018 |
| Publisher | Bookouture |
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such a sweet read!
It’s a beautiful story of a woman really finding herself. Funny, real and very touching. Would definitely recommend as a vacation read.
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Light hearted humour
A very nice read indeed. Language is plain and simple. Story is firm and reads at a great pace. Easy on my mind.
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New Life
It's an amusing read even if not The Laugh Out Loud as described. It'll make many women dream of ditching their mundane routine and taking to the road. It reads like a road-movie with some Forrest Gump style encounters - most are very improbable but make for enjoyable reading.
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Completely delightful.
Loved everything about this book.Warm, witty, emotional. Full of totally credible characters and situations.Such a kind and caring heroine. Brave, determined, terrified sometimes and beset by the emotions and builds so easily recognised.Her journey of discoveries introduces a wonderful mix of people. Nobody mean, despite the "other life" of the three potentially scary lads!!Just a wonderful, comforting read.Thanks to the author (and team).
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awesome read
Lots of interesting characters, funny twists and turns. Easy great read. Highly recommend for a light , entertaining funny story
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An absolute delight!
A beautiful book - a light read but by no means a shallow one. A lovable heroine who's not perfect but perfectly adorable. A wonderful novella prooving that age doesn't have to be more than a number. I found myself reading for hours and not wanting the story to end. 5 stars and more! :)
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Really enjoyable read with a wicked ending
When I read The Runaway Wife I had just finished a very serious non fiction mental health memoir so The Runaway Wife was a breath of fresh air. Light and easy to read, with just the right mix of tongue in cheek humour pointed at the male of the species and a good old rollicking road trip, the novel is a good read. I think most of us can identify with some aspect of Connie's life as a wife, mother or grandmother. Weather it will inspire a generation of "women of a certain age" to pack their bags and leave home to find themselves or not I don't know, but it is a good fantasy. If you are looking for a bit of escapism (pun intended) you won't be disappointed.
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