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''There is warmth and heart aplenty in this delicately told story'' Daily Mail

Moving back in with her dad was not part of Kate''s plan. Blindsided by her husband''s affair and the break-up of their family, Kate must balance the needs of three very different children - solo.

Seven-year-old Bobby is having meltdowns at school. Eighteen-year-old Luke vows that he''ll never speak to his father again. And sweet middle-child Jess, always the peacemaker, is just trying to cheer everyone up as best she can.

But when Jess is diagnosed with cancer, Kate''s resilience is put to the ultimate test. She knows she has to put aside her own hurt and do what is best for her little girl. But maybe doing the right thing means doing the unthinkable?

''A heart-warming and a heart-breaking story, beautifully written and sensitive ... compelling'' Woman''s Way

''A fascinating exploration of difficult subjects ... Moriarty writes with compel

Trade Review
Another page-turner by the always reliable Moriarty * Mail on Sunday *
Gripping and heartfelt tale * Sunday World *
A heart-warming and a heart-breaking story, beautifully written and sensitive . . . compelling * Woman's Way *
A fascinating exploration of difficult subjects . . . Moriarty writes with compelling authority * Irish Times *
There is warmth and heart aplenty in this delicately told story * Irish Daily Mail *

The Good Mother

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    A Paperback / softback by Sinéad Moriarty

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 02/11/2017
      ISBN13: 9780241970744, 978-0241970744
      ISBN10: 0241970741

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''There is warmth and heart aplenty in this delicately told story'' Daily Mail

      Moving back in with her dad was not part of Kate''s plan. Blindsided by her husband''s affair and the break-up of their family, Kate must balance the needs of three very different children - solo.

      Seven-year-old Bobby is having meltdowns at school. Eighteen-year-old Luke vows that he''ll never speak to his father again. And sweet middle-child Jess, always the peacemaker, is just trying to cheer everyone up as best she can.

      But when Jess is diagnosed with cancer, Kate''s resilience is put to the ultimate test. She knows she has to put aside her own hurt and do what is best for her little girl. But maybe doing the right thing means doing the unthinkable?

      ''A heart-warming and a heart-breaking story, beautifully written and sensitive ... compelling'' Woman''s Way

      ''A fascinating exploration of difficult subjects ... Moriarty writes with compel

      Trade Review
      Another page-turner by the always reliable Moriarty * Mail on Sunday *
      Gripping and heartfelt tale * Sunday World *
      A heart-warming and a heart-breaking story, beautifully written and sensitive . . . compelling * Woman's Way *
      A fascinating exploration of difficult subjects . . . Moriarty writes with compelling authority * Irish Times *
      There is warmth and heart aplenty in this delicately told story * Irish Daily Mail *

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