Tag: sadness
+ brothers, childhood, coming-of-age, family, fiction, friendship, grief, loss, love, mid-life crisis, motherhood, relationships, review, sisters
The Wilderness by Sarah Duguid
Once it was a family home. Now they are all at sea . . . When Anna and David receive a phone call late one evening, their lives are upturned. Within minutes, they are travelling to the west coast of Scotland, preparing to care for two young sisters, tragically and suddenly orphaned. #TheWilderness @SarahDuguid4 @TinderPress #RandomThingsTours @annecater @RandomTTours #blogtour It’s a beautiful place, the heather is in … Read More The Wilderness by Sarah Duguid
+ Covid, family, fiction, forgiveness, friendship, Galapagos, literature, loss, love, pandemic, relationships, review
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
Diana O’Toole is perfectly on track. She will be married by thirty, done having kids by thirty-five, and move out to the New York City suburbs, all while climbing the professional ladder in the cutthroat art auction world. She’s an associate specialist at Sotheby’s now, but her boss has hinted at a promotion if she can close a deal with a high-profile client. She’s … Read More Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
+ radio play, review
Self Centre by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Not all angels are from heaven. You arrive for your first class at the Self Centre. The receptionist (who you spoke to on the phone earlier in the week) seems to say ‘fabulous’ to everything you say, even if it isn’t – fabulous that is. She’s also somewhat condescending, especially if you’re old and want to pay cash or cheque. She even offers to … Read More Self Centre by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
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