This Shining Life

''An exquisitely beautiful and compelling novel about love, loss and life'' Rachel Joyce ''This captivated me...This beautiful book shows us that grief is not a problem to solve, but an expression of love, as we watch a family come together in the most heartwarming way.'' Ann Napolitano , New York Times bestselling author of Dear Edward ________________________ For Rich, life is golden. He fizzes with happiness and love. But Rich has an incurable brain tumour. When Rich dies, he leaves behind a family without a father, a husband, a son and a best friend. His wife, Ruth, can''t imagine living without him and finds herself faced with a grief she''s not sure she can find her way through. At the same time, their young son Ollie becomes intent on working out the meaning of life. Because everything happens for a reason. Doesn''t it? But when they discover a mismatched collection of presents left by Rich for his loved ones, it provides a puzzle for them to solve, one that will help Ruth navigate her sorrow and help Ollie come to terms with what''s happened. Together, they will learn to lay the ghosts of the past to rest, and treasure the true gift that Rich has left them: the ability to embrace life and love every moment. Readers love THIS SHINING LIFE: ***** ''An engrossing and insightful page-turner'' ***** ''Beautifully observed, compellingly written. I found it incredibly moving and I couldn''t put it down.'' ***** ''I loved this book from start to finish.''

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Product details

• Authors: Harriet Kline
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 05.05.2022
• EAN: 9781529176766
• ISBN: 978-1-5291-7676-6
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 198 mm x 35 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / Women, FICTION / Family Life / General, FICTION / Literary, FICTION / Friendship, FICTION / Small Town & Rural, FICTION / Humorous / Black Humor, Narrative theme: Social issues, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships