The Woman Who Upped and Left

Name: The Woman Who Upped and Left
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Fiona Gibson
ISBN: 9780008160906

Author: Fiona Gibson

Narrator: Emma Gregory

Unabridged: 11 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 02/25/2016

Categories: Fiction, Humorous, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Women, Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Parenting, Seasonal Fiction

Synopsis

‘I absolutely adored every page… Hilarious! There were moments that made me laugh out loud, they were just so funny!… Wonderful… Smiles and laughs are guaranteed… Trust me, it's a wonderful story!’ Forget about having it all. Sometimes you just want to leave it all behind. Audrey She is a single parent. She is needed. She has a job, a home, responsibilities…and a slothful teenage son’s pants to pick up. But no one likes being taken for granted – Audrey least of all – so the time has come for drastic action. And no one’s going to stand in her way… A brilliantly funny and uplifting novel from the bestselling author of and . Perfect for anyone who’s ever wanted to escape it all! ‘…Hilarious…… Great book’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘… If you like reading warm and funny books like I do then is for you… The novel is so good.’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ A light-hearted look at the stuff we all face. ’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘… . It was an utter, utter treat, … ’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Like a breath of fresh air. A lovely, lovely weekend read. ’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this! ‘… I couldn’t put it down…… All in all it was a brilliant book’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers love

Reviews

Goodreads review by Maxine on May 08, 2016

Meet Audrey. Middle-aged, divorced and living with her eighteen year old son who can't even make a cup of tea on his own. She also hosts his girlfriend who has kind of moved in without it being arranged. Audrey is a part-time Dinner Lady at the local school and a part-time Carer to a little old lady......more

Goodreads review by Alison Goss on August 21, 2016

Long story, with an unsurprising end. Would be better titled "The Women Who Went For a Short Holiday, Came Back To Her Dull Life".......more

Goodreads review by Leah on March 03, 2016

I really like Fiona Gibson's novels. I've read quite a few of them and they've always made me chuckle, so I really look forward to her new releases every year. The Woman Who Upped and Left is her latest, and it's very enjoyable, and a little bit maddening. Let's start with the maddening. Morgan Peppe......more

Goodreads review by Gabrielle on January 23, 2020

Almost didn’t carry on with this book after the first few chapters but then it really picked up. Found the main character really annoying as a parent in some places. The title suggests she ups and leaves, she goes on a cookery course for a few days, she has a missed call from her son, so rushes home......more

Goodreads review by Marc on April 19, 2018

Right then, I was prepared to write a scathing review of this book as I started it. A mousy middle aged mother of a lazy 18 year old slob and his dozy taking advantage girlfriend who just slept all day and left the house in a mess and underwear all over the place. Audrey, our main character was initi......more

Quotes

‘A terrifically entertaining, cheery romance, with an endearing heroine.’ ‘Warm, funny and poignant.’ ‘Warm, witty and fun.’ ‘The voice of modern woman.’ ‘More than funny, it’s true.’ ‘Warm, funny and endearing.’