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Now includes an exclusive extract of Clare Pooley's new and brilliantly uplifting novel The People On Platform 5 - available now

Treat yourself to the warm, poignant and uplifting Radio 2 Book Club pick, loved by hundreds of thousands of readers...


'The first book which has made me laugh in a long time'
'A charming, funny and uplifting story'
'Full of optimism ... I defy anyone not to pick it up and be both transported and delighted'
'This book helped to lift my spirits'
'Well-written, great characters , a charming tale, and packed with feel-good factor'

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Six strangers with one thing in common: their lives aren't always what they make them out to be.

What would happen if they told the truth instead?

Julian Jessop is tired of hiding the deep loneliness he feels. So he begins The Authenticity Project - a small green notebook containing the truth about his life.

Leaving the notebook on a table in his friendly neighbourhood café, Julian never expects Monica, the owner, to track him down after finding it. Or that she'll be inspired to write down her own story.

Little do they realise that such small acts of honesty hold the power to impact all those who discover the notebook and change their lives completely.

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Praise for The Authenticity Project:

'A warm and endearing tale about truth, friendship and the power of connection'
Mike Gayle

'Original, engaging and unforgettable'
Sarah Morgan

'A joyous, funny read that leaves you all warm inside'
Beth Morrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of Saving Missy


Trade Review
The feel-good story...that we all need to read right now * Woman & Home *
A reminder of the importance of friendships * Good Housekeeping *
Poignant and uplifting * Daily Mail *
'The Authenticity Project is a rich roast of great characters, even better relationships, wonderful entanglements, and a few surprises along the way. If Monica's Cafe were a real place, I'd stop by every day.' * Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of This Is How It Always Is *
It's a heartwarming, laughter-and-tears story about the value of friendships and the importance of reaching out to each other. * Mail Online *

The Authenticity Project: The bestselling

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    A Paperback / softback by Clare Pooley

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      Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
      Publication Date: 18/02/2021
      ISBN13: 9781784164690, 978-1784164690
      ISBN10: 1784164690

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Now includes an exclusive extract of Clare Pooley's new and brilliantly uplifting novel The People On Platform 5 - available now

      Treat yourself to the warm, poignant and uplifting Radio 2 Book Club pick, loved by hundreds of thousands of readers...


      'The first book which has made me laugh in a long time'
      'A charming, funny and uplifting story'
      'Full of optimism ... I defy anyone not to pick it up and be both transported and delighted'
      'This book helped to lift my spirits'
      'Well-written, great characters , a charming tale, and packed with feel-good factor'

      ------------

      Six strangers with one thing in common: their lives aren't always what they make them out to be.

      What would happen if they told the truth instead?

      Julian Jessop is tired of hiding the deep loneliness he feels. So he begins The Authenticity Project - a small green notebook containing the truth about his life.

      Leaving the notebook on a table in his friendly neighbourhood café, Julian never expects Monica, the owner, to track him down after finding it. Or that she'll be inspired to write down her own story.

      Little do they realise that such small acts of honesty hold the power to impact all those who discover the notebook and change their lives completely.

      --------------

      Praise for The Authenticity Project:

      'A warm and endearing tale about truth, friendship and the power of connection'
      Mike Gayle

      'Original, engaging and unforgettable'
      Sarah Morgan

      'A joyous, funny read that leaves you all warm inside'
      Beth Morrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of Saving Missy


      Trade Review
      The feel-good story...that we all need to read right now * Woman & Home *
      A reminder of the importance of friendships * Good Housekeeping *
      Poignant and uplifting * Daily Mail *
      'The Authenticity Project is a rich roast of great characters, even better relationships, wonderful entanglements, and a few surprises along the way. If Monica's Cafe were a real place, I'd stop by every day.' * Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of This Is How It Always Is *
      It's a heartwarming, laughter-and-tears story about the value of friendships and the importance of reaching out to each other. * Mail Online *

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