New Beginnings, Fern Britton
New Beginnings, Fern Britton
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New Beginnings

Author: Fern Britton

Narrator: Fern Britton

Unabridged: 9 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 03/17/2011


Synopsis

A warm, witty and wise debut about the ups and downs of life as a TV presenter When Christie Lynch, journalist and single mother of two, appears as a guest on a daytime TV talk show, she could never have imagined that it would lead to a new career. Spotted by hugely successful talent agent, Julia Keen, Christie can't help but be impressed by Julia's charm and stellar client list. And once Julia takes Christie on as a client, Christie's life changes for ever as Julia secures her a high-profile presenting job on a daily chat show. Christie is immediately thrust into the limelight and, despite the intrusion of the paparazzi in her front garden, she starts to enjoy her new-found wealth and fame. But as her career soars to new heights, her home life starts to suffer when she's forced to spend more and more time away from her children. Will Christie find a way to balance her role as a mother with her increasingly demanding job? And can she make it in the cut-throat world of entertainment? Whatever happens, Christie's going to give it all she's got…

About Fern Britton

Fern Britton is the highly acclaimed author of nine bestselling novels. Her books are cherished for their warmth, wit and wisdom, and have won Fern legions of loyal readers. Fern has been a judge for the Costa Book of the Year Award and is a supporter of the Reading Agency, promoting literacy and reading. A hugely popular household name through iconic shows such as and Fern is a much sought-after presenter and radio host. She has also turned her hand to theatre and toured with Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s . Fern has twin sons and two daughters and lives in Cornwall in a house full of good food, wine, family, friends and gardening books. Facebook: /officialfernbritton Twitter: @Fern_Britton www.fern-britton.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by El

I like Fern Britton as a TV presenter and was interested to see how she would adapt to chick-lit writing. This book is definitely a very light read for which you have to suspend your credibility. The protagonist, Christie, takes over presenting an evening TV talk show while the current presenter is......more

Goodreads review by Kay

Reading time at the moment is a precious, precious thing, and therefore I was surprised to find out that this book by Fern Britton was 400 pages long; it seemed like a quick read. I'm not suggesting or one moment that the quality was tip-top/first class/top drawer, but it was sufficiently okay. I was......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

When this book opened, I had one of those "oh-no-this-will-be-good" moments, because it opened so very well and so NOT predictably. That was an empty promise, though. The main character, Christie, is incredibly daft and gullible up to an unrealistic point. In her quest for self-worth, she mostly dis......more

Goodreads review by Sally

It was ok a nice lighthearted read, a bit predictable and unrealistic but a nice easy read perfect for the cold nights......more


Quotes

Praise for New Beginnings ’little corker of a book!’ Heat ‘Fern Britton has transferred her fun and friendly charm to the page’ Good Housekeeping ‘hugely entertaining novel’ The Ticket ‘A rollicking good read!’ Best Praise for Fern: My Story 'Compelling and utterly candid' Daily Mail 'Fern is a survivor' Good Housekeeping 'A must-read! the mother of daytime TV opens up' Heat 'I defy anyone to read this and ultimately not to feel buoyed with optimism in this hugely readable autobiography we are reminded of just why we love her' Sunday Express