The Things I Should Have Told You, Carmel Harrington
The Things I Should Have Told You, Carmel Harrington
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The Things I Should Have Told You

Author: Carmel Harrington

Narrator: Aidan Kelly, Caroline Lennon, Emer O’Connor

Unabridged: 11 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 01/26/2017

Synopsis

‘Anyone who loved the great Maeve Binchy will adore this gorgeous gem of a book’ – Claudia Carroll Meet the Guinness family… The gripping new novel from Irish Times bestseller Carmel Harrington, shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year at the BGE Irish Book Awards. Every family has a story… But for the Guinness family a happy ending looks out of reach. Olly and Mae's marriage is crumbling, their teenage daughter Evie is on a mission to self-destruct and their beloved Pops is dying of cancer. Their once strong family unit is slowly falling apart. But Pops has one final gift to offer his beloved family – a ray of hope to cling to. As his life's journey draws to a close, he sends his family on an adventure across Europe in a camper van, guided by his letters, his wisdom and his love. Because Pops knows that all his family need is time to be together, to find their love for each other and to find their way back home… What readers are saying about Carmel Harrington: ‘Carmel Harrington…will make you see life in a different way’ – Woman’s Way ‘A wonderfully life-affirming, heart-warming book. Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty, you'd have to be made of stone not to laugh and cry’ – New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor ‘I always feel a little richer for having read one of Carmel’s books…this inspiring and emotional family-centred read stole my heart’ – Between the Lines

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 Dale on March 16, 2018

Four and a half stars I wasn’t sure how I would go with this book, when it started with alternate snippets from Olly and Mae in the prologue. But then Pops came on the scene. He is Olly’s father. Although he is not around for very long, his presence permeates the whole story of this family. The Guinn......more

Goodreads review by Margaret on August 22, 2016

4.5 stars. The Guinness family is struggling to stay united. Mae and Olly have lost the love in their marriage, their thirteen-year-old daughter is in hospital after drinking herself into oblivion and elderly Pops is fading away at a rapid rate. Tensions within the family unit are at an all-time hig......more

Goodreads review by booksofallkinds on September 08, 2016

To the outside world, the Guinness family in Wexford appear to have it all - a happy marriage, two wonderful children, all under one roof with their beloved Pops. But looks can often be deceiving. Olly and Mae's marriage is starting to crumble around them. With little or no interaction, both of them......more

Goodreads review by Kathryn on November 04, 2019

I loved this book, the family - the journey - Pops and his letters. I read every word - no skimming. Its warm, funny, emotional and real. I am not a "let's take a trip" kind of person but this was so inspiring. Loved the map at the beginning.......more

Goodreads review by Linda on January 31, 2017

All is not well in the Guinness family, but even though he’s dying, Pops has an idea that will make or break them. Here’s a question – why on earth is this my first Carmel Harrington read? I loved The Things I Should Have Told You. Carmel Harrington has taken a simple plot premise – a family travellin......more

Quotes

‘Will make you see life in a different way’Woman’s Way ‘Heartwrenching and heartwarming’Evening Herald ‘Guaranteed to brighten your day’Novelicious ‘Carmel Harrington has done it again! Brilliantly written … it surpasses all expectations’Chicklit Club ‘A bittersweet, quietly brilliant novel that will make you cry, laugh and cry all over again’Female First ‘Funny, poignant and bursting with heartfelt humour’I Heart … Chick Lit ‘Completely stunning’Reviewed the Book ‘It will stay with you well after, you have turned the last page’Bleach House Library

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