{"product_id":"becoming-ted-9781472291882","title":"Becoming Ted","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Full of warmth, humour and courage and I absolutely loved it!''\u003cb\u003e RUTH HOGAN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming, joyful and surprising story about love, friendship and learning to be true to yourself, \u003ci\u003eBecoming Ted\u003c\/i\u003e will steal your heart.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTed Ainsworth has always worked at his family''s ice-cream business in the quiet Lancashire town of St Luke''s-on-Sea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the truth is, he''s never wanted to work for the family firm - he doesn''t even like ice-cream, though he''s never told his parents that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Ted''s husband suddenly leaves him, the bottom falls out of his world. However, what if from is heartbreak could come an opportunity for Ted to build something new? And to finally put what he wants first.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause Ted has always had another dream. A secret dream. Since childhood he has always wanted to be a Drag Queen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs he starts on his path of self-discovery, he will soon be faced with a choice. Will he take on the responsibilities that others have \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecoming Ted \u003c\/i\u003eis the story of an ordinary man's journey to fulfil his extraordinary dream. It's full of warmth, humour and courage and I absolutely loved it! Loud, proud and ruddy marvellous!\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e -- Ruth Hogan\u003cbr\u003eA joyful read; tender, full of courage and irresistibly good-hearted. Lovers of Albert Entwistle have a real treat in store; as do those who haven't met him yet -- Rachel Joyce\u003cbr\u003eThis novel is just a bucket of joy. It will make you laugh, might make you teary and may feel like a warm hug . . . this is for anyone that has wanted to follow a long-held dream or has gone through heartbreak * Glamour *\u003cbr\u003eUtterly joyful - you will smile your way through this * Sun *\u003cbr\u003eWith beautifully crafted characters, and a thoughtful, layered plot that explores love, friendship, identity and discovering the things you have to leave behind in order to move on, \u003ci\u003eBecoming Ted\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us that every dream is worth following -- Julietta Henderson\u003cbr\u003eThe most joyful, heart-warming, and beautiful book ever. From heartbreak to following a dream, everyone will relate to Ted. I know it's a good book when I put down my wine to keep reading! -- La Voix\u003cbr\u003eMatt Cain writes with energy and compassion about friendship, love and acceptance. This is a life-affirming story about one man's journey to be true to himself -- Fanny Blake\u003cbr\u003eFull of the warm, beautifully drawn characters I've come to expect from Matt's writing . . . so moving and so much fun. This is a book that's going to mean so much to so many people -- Laura Kay\u003cbr\u003eA witty, heartwarming triumph, about the biggest challenge of all - living for yourself, not just for others, and doing it with gusto! -- Justin Myers, The Guyliner\u003cbr\u003eHis journey of self-discovery is a joy to follow . . . a pure comfort read full of friendship, humanity and heart * CultureFly *\u003cbr\u003eI ADORED this book, it's so uplifting, original and funny * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eFunny, warm, uplifting . . . fabulous! -- Kate Eberlen\u003cbr\u003eBrave, bold and beautiful . . . the literary equivalent of a big disco banger, like 'I Will Survive'. If you're down, or broken hearted, Ted's story will empower you to dust off your dancing shoes and get back on that dance floor -- Neil Alexander\u003cbr\u003eI loved \u003ci\u003eBecoming Ted\u003c\/i\u003e . . . as joyful as everyone says, but also really authentic and moving -- Jo Callaghan\u003cbr\u003eA glittering, joyful novel about friendship, courage and beautiful new beginnings * Woman's Own *\u003cbr\u003eWitty, wonderful and wise . . . everyone needs this book in their lives! -- Alexandra Potter\u003cbr\u003eA big warm hug of a novel * Heat *\u003cbr\u003eThe uplifting book we all need to read right now * Bella *\u003cbr\u003eA charming, joyful story -- Adele Parks\u003cbr\u003ePositivity seeps from every page * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eI felt total empathy for Ted and I couldn't stop reading the book . . . uplifting * Yours *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Headline Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47851765989719,"sku":"9781472291882","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472291882.jpg?v=1710644271","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/becoming-ted-9781472291882","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}