My PearShaped Life, Carmel Harrington
My PearShaped Life, Carmel Harrington
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My Pear-Shaped Life

Author: Carmel Harrington

Narrator: Amy McAllister

Unabridged: 8 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 03/01/2020

Synopsis

‘So many women will find this book speaks to them. It makes you laugh and cry but it is truly inspiring’ Katie Fforde Meet Greta. ‘Sweet, sad, insightful and joyful – this book pressed all the emotion buttons and I’m so glad it did’ Milly Johnson ‘.’ Susan Lewis She’s funny. She’s flawed. She’s hiding so much behind her big smile she’s forgotten who she is. But Greta is about to discover that the key to being happy is…being . Greta Gale has played the part of the funny fat one her entire life, hiding her insecurities behind a big smile. But size doesn’t matter when you can laugh at yourself, right?Until Greta realises she’s the only one laughing. And deep down, she’s not sure if she’ll ever laugh again. But Greta is about to discover that sometimes the best moments in life come when it’s all gone a bit pear-shaped… ‘Poignant and profound, warm and witty, Carmel’s brilliant writing invites us to look beyond the smiley face to the complex tangle of emotions inside us all.’ bestseller Cathy Bramley ‘Warm, engrossing storytelling ’ bestseller Sheila O’Flanagan

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 Frenchorchidea on January 31, 2020

First time for me to read a book by Carmel Harrington and I am very happy that I tried one of her book! "My Pear-shaped life" is an excellent book! it's extremely well written. It's a chick-lit book but about very various topics such as drug addiction, issues with body weight, death of loved ones, f......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on February 06, 2020

Wow, I don't know how Carmel Harrington does it, but wow! This book has just had me spellbound for the past 3 and a bit hours, where I couldn't put it down, didn't care about anything else I possibly should have been doing, and just had to keep reading. And its such an uplifting story, all about bod......more

Goodreads review by Trish at Between My Lines on April 05, 2020

OH YES, My Pear-Shaped Life by Carmel Harrington was exactly what I needed. It made my troubles (looking at you COVID19) melt like lemon drops. The perfect distraction from life, at a time when distraction is everything. Greta is a wanna be actress, whip sharp with the witty comebacks, is surrounded......more

Goodreads review by Alison on March 18, 2020

Carmel Harrington tackles social issues in such an accessible way and her latest, My Pear Shaped Life, is a classic case in point. The heroine is the larger than life Greta Gale who just happens to share a name with an American lifestyle guru. But while Dr Gale spreads her mantra for coping via soci......more

Quotes

‘Uplifting and powerful…I loved it’ Cathy Kelly ‘Greta is everywoman, laugh, love and cry with her. I truly couldn’t stop reading. .’ bestseller Susan Lewis ‘This upbeat romance will leave you smiling’ ‘Warm, moving and life-affirming…Greta is that you will fall in love with’ ‘This book has given me life’ Trish Hannon, reader review ‘Original, funny, moving and brutally honest…’ Debbie Johnson ‘Funny, warm, heartbreaking – and …You've never met a heroine quite like Greta Gale and ’bestseller Catherine Ryan Howard ‘There's something about Greta , and her story has, perhaps, never been more relevant or important… a novel’ bestseller Hazel Gaynor ‘Will make you see life in a different way.’ WOMAN'S WAY ‘Convincing characters, always gripping, endearing, with a cracking pace.’IRISH INDEPENDENT ‘Heartwarming & heartbreaking.’ EVENING HERALD ‘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 ‘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 ‘Get your tissues ready!’ BEST MAGAZINE ‘Touching, heart-aching, yet feel good read, full of love & humour.’ LOVEREADING.CO.UK ‘Quietly brilliant, will make you cry, laugh & cry all over again.’ FEMALE FIRST MAGAZINE ‘One of Ireland’s most talked about female authors.’ THE IRISH WORLD

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