A Thousand Roads Home, Carmel Harrington
A Thousand Roads Home, Carmel Harrington
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A Thousand Roads Home

Author: Carmel Harrington

Narrator: Jill Crawford, Frank Grimes

Unabridged: 10 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/08/2019

Synopsis

‘Warm, uplifting & important…a very VERY special book’ Marian Keyes ‘Beautifully moving and uplifting’ Cecelia Ahern ‘Convincing characters, , endearing, with a cracking pace’ ‘Beautifully written, emotionally intelligent & ’ Meet Tom. Or Dr O’Grady, as he used to be called. When you pass him on the street, most people don’t even give him a second glance. You see, Tom isn’t living his best life. Burdened by grief, he’s only got his loyal dog, Bette Davis, for company and a rucksack containing his whole world. Then there’s Ruth and her son, DJ, who no longer have a place to call home. But Ruth believes that you can change the world by helping one person at a time – and Tom needs her help.There are a thousand ways to find your home – you just need to be brave enough to look for them. Why readers and authors love Carmel Harrington: ‘At 72 years old I have lived a life that encompasses most of your stories and ’ Ruth, Norwich ‘ and original’ Liz Nugent ‘Important, and bursting with Carmel’s trademark warmth and hope. It belongs on everyone’s shelf, and in everyone’s hearts’ Hazel Gaynor ‘Timely, moving and’ Catherine Ryan Howard ‘A remarkable, special, joyous book that ’ Alex Brown ‘Fearless, brave and …Carmel has written her first number one’ Claudia Carroll

About Carmel Harrington

Sunday Times Bestseller Carmel Harrington is from Co. Wexford, where she lives with her husband Roger and two young children, Amelia and Nate. Her latest books are The Woman at 72 Derry Lane and The Things I Should Have Told You, and her other bestsellers include Every Time A Bell Rings, The Life You Left and Kindle Book of the Year 2013 winner Beyond Grace's Rainbow. Carmel's books are published worldwide, and have been translated into eight languages to date.She is a regular on Irish television as a panellist on TV3's Elaine Show. In addition, she is Chair of Wexford Literary Festival, which she co-founded.For more information visit www.carmelharrington.com.You can find Carmel on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @HappyMrsH.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Trish at Between My Lines on October 16, 2018

I was bewitched and bedazzled by the characters in this book. You know the saying ‘be kind because you never know what battle someone is fighting’, well that is so true for every single person in this book. Tackling themes of homelessness, food poverty and vividly portraying just how easily your life......more

Goodreads review by Jo-C on October 02, 2019

I just finished “A Thousand Roads Home” and I can honestly say that this book has changed me. My thought process and perspective altered on many important issues. My heart softened and broke open. This was so beautifully written and was an very easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ for me, (which I do not give out easil......more

Goodreads review by Classie on May 02, 2021

Didn’t finish. Got bored.......more

Goodreads review by Bernie on August 01, 2019

This is my first Carmel Harrington novel, but it most certainly won't be my last! It's a nice quick and enjoyable read.......more

Quotes

Convincing characters, always gripping, endearing, with a cracking pace.IRISH INDEPENDENT A popular voice in Irish publishing, often compared to the beloved Maeve Binchy, Harrington focuses her books on relationships, with a strong emotional overlay.LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEW Carmel Harrington is a natural storyteller … with heart, humour & hope. RTE Beautifully written, emotionally intelligent & moving in the extreme. DAILY MAIL UK Heartwarming humour, with tears, laughter & friendship. Immensely enjoyable.IRISH TIMES Will make you see life in a different way. WOMAN'S WAY Her books are like a hug, they envelop you … clever, finely honed, they make you think & make you grateful. IRELAND AM BOOK CLUB An uplifting, relevant must-read. IMAGE MAGAZINE Heartwarming & emotional. IRISH COUNTRY MAGAZINE A nuanced read, but at its heart, warm. SUNDAY INDEPENDENT Get your tissues ready! BEST MAGAZINE Stunning. IRISH TIMES GLOSS MAGAZINE Touching, heart-aching, yet feel good read, full of love & humour. LOVEREADING.CO.UK Will melt even the coldest of hearts. NOVELICIOUS Quietly brilliant, will make you cry, laugh & cry all over again. FEMALE FIRST MAGAZINE Heartwarming & Heartbreaking. EVENING HERALD The lesson A Thousand Roads Home teaches you, is one that will stay in your heart a very long time. SHEMAZING MAGAZINE One of Ireland’s most talked about female authors. THE IRISH WORLD Carmel’s writing is exquisite and she has a real talent for making you believe that you can be extraordinary too. INDULGE ME MAGAZINE

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