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Picking up the Pieces
- Narrated by: Amanda Prowse
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In this heart-warming story from million copy bestselling author Amanda Prowse, Nora has given up on finding happiness. But has it been waiting for her all along?
As Nora and her British Army officer husband, Gordy, pack up yet another home and leave the sun of Cyprus for the drizzle of England, she can’t shake a feeling of regret—at her failure to follow her own dreams, but also, if she’s honest, at having ended up an officer’s wife at all, drifting through a life of temporary homes and temporary relationships.
Since losing her parents at a young age, Nora’s life has been lacking an anchor: someone or something to make her feel secure. Her marriage has been her only permanent relationship, and just as even that appears to be fizzling out, a tragedy forces Nora into the role of legal guardian to her seven-year-old nephew, Ted. Faced suddenly with a responsibility she never dreamed of, how can Nora possibly offer the boy the kind of unconditional love he deserves, when she’s never experienced it for herself?
But as she navigates the precarious and unfamiliar world of parenthood, Nora begins to see herself through Ted’s eyes, as someone worthy of love and even joy. When she’s welcomed into the previously intimidating huddle of mums at the school gate, she has to wonder: is it too late to smash down the other barriers she’s built—and to have a second chance at a happy marriage with Gordy?
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- Anonymous User
- 30-03-2023
Outstanding
Couldnt get into this at the start but then the story began to easily unfold. So pleased I stayed with it. I was mesmerised at how thoughts and feelings were so beautifuly and eloquently put into words. The sound of the narrator/author's voice and accent absolutely made this book. 5 stars!!
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- Rosie Daisy
- 16-05-2023
Family & Love
A beautiful story of family, love, trials and tribulations. The author’s narration is wonderful to listen to, Amanda told the story sincerely, and with passion.
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- CMc
- 24-01-2024
Listening was more entertaining than reading!
I read this book on my Kindle first and cried in many places. But listening to the story via Audible, even though I knew the story, was delightfully moving and enjoyable. Amanda Prowse has wonderful talents - able to make her readers / listeners see and feel what she paints and describes. A wonderful feel good tale about life's challenges and the benefits of perseverance, honesty and caring.
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