{"product_id":"the-wisdom-of-sally-red-shoes-9781473669017","title":"The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn irresistible novel of unexpected friendships, second chances and dark secrets, from the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestselling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e author and Queen of Uplit Ruth Hogan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Warm and wise'' \u003ci\u003eGuardian  \u003c\/i\u003e''A book to really love'' \u003ci\u003eStylist  \u003c\/i\u003e''Will soften even the hardest of hearts''\u003ci\u003e Red  \u003c\/i\u003e''Subtle and poignant'' \u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e''\u003c\/i\u003ePlenty of spirit and heart\u003ci\u003e'' Daily Mail   \u003c\/i\u003e''An adorable heartfelt story'' \u003ci\u003ePrima\u003c\/i\u003e  ''Filled with hope and the power of friendship'' \u003ci\u003eEvening Standard   \u003c\/i\u003e''A whimsical, wistful affair''\u003ci\u003e Sunday Express  \u003c\/i\u003e''A wrenching story of recovery'' \u003ci\u003eMetro\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce a spirited, independent woman with a rebellious streak, Masha''s life has been forever changed by a tragic event twelve years ago. Unable to let go of her grief, she finds comfort in her faithful canine companion Haizum, and peace in the quiet lanes of her town''s lido.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen a chance encounter with two extraordinary women - the fabulous \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lido\u003c\/i\u003e by Libby Page and Ruth Hogan's \u003ci\u003eThe Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes \u003c\/i\u003eare both \u003cb\u003ewarm novels in which unlikely friendships help their protagonists tackle their demons\u003c\/b\u003e * The Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lido\u003c\/i\u003e by Libby Page and Ruth Hogan's \u003ci\u003eThe Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes \u003c\/i\u003eare both \u003cb\u003ewarm novels in which unlikely friendships help their protagonists tackle their demons\u003c\/b\u003e * The Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarm and wise \u003c\/b\u003e... With her bestselling 2017 debut, \u003ci\u003eThe Keeper of Lost Things, \u003c\/i\u003eHogan won fans for \u003cb\u003eher astute portrayal of grief and the human capacity for recovery\u003c\/b\u003e. It is territory she revisits here, adding to her themes that of \u003cb\u003ecommunity and its power to heal\u003c\/b\u003e. Her passages on loss are vivid and visceral ... But \u003cb\u003ehope is never lost and catharsis is to be found in unlikely places\u003c\/b\u003e' * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarm and wise \u003c\/b\u003e... With her bestselling 2017 debut, \u003ci\u003eThe Keeper of Lost Things, \u003c\/i\u003eHogan won fans for \u003cb\u003eher astute portrayal of grief and the human capacity for recovery\u003c\/b\u003e. It is territory she revisits here, adding to her themes that of \u003cb\u003ecommunity and its power to heal\u003c\/b\u003e. Her passages on loss are vivid and visceral ... But \u003cb\u003ehope is never lost and catharsis is to be found in unlikely places\u003c\/b\u003e' * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a work that packs in plenty of substance alongside the sweetness....Despite tackling such huge topics as bereavement and cancer - Hogan's work is \u003cb\u003efilled with hope and the power of friendship\u003c\/b\u003e -- Best uplifting books to read this summer * Evening Standard *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a work that packs in plenty of substance alongside the sweetness....Despite tackling such huge topics as bereavement and cancer - Hogan's work is \u003cb\u003efilled with hope and the power of friendship\u003c\/b\u003e -- Best uplifting books to read this summer * Evening Standard *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtle and poignant\u003c\/b\u003e * Good Housekeeping *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtle and poignant\u003c\/b\u003e * Good Housekeeping *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA whimsical, wistful affair\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Express *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA whimsical, wistful affair\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Express *\u003cbr\u003eWe were huge fans of Ruth Hogan's \u003ci\u003eThe Keeper of Lost Things\u003c\/i\u003e, and her second book is just as \u003cb\u003ebrilliantly written\u003c\/b\u003e - though you may need tissues at the ready! * Sun *\u003cbr\u003eWe were huge fans of Ruth Hogan's \u003ci\u003eThe Keeper of Lost Things\u003c\/i\u003e, and her second book is just as \u003cb\u003ebrilliantly written\u003c\/b\u003e - though you may need tissues at the ready! * Sun *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes \u003c\/i\u003ewill soften even the hardest of hearts\u003c\/b\u003e * Red *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes \u003c\/i\u003ewill soften even the hardest of hearts\u003c\/b\u003e * Red *\u003cbr\u003eFrom the author of breakout hit,\u003ci\u003e The Keeper Of Lost Things\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003ethis is a book to really love.\u003c\/b\u003e Exploring the aftermath of grief and the ways people carry on (with humour, with solace, with lidos ...) \u003cb\u003eHogan writes welcoming prose that makes reading a joy\u003c\/b\u003e * Stylist *\u003cbr\u003eFrom the author of breakout hit,\u003ci\u003e The Keeper Of Lost Things\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003ethis is a book to really love.\u003c\/b\u003e Exploring the aftermath of grief and the ways people carry on (with humour, with solace, with lidos ...) \u003cb\u003eHogan writes welcoming prose that makes reading a joy\u003c\/b\u003e * Stylist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe wonder of new beginnings\u003c\/b\u003e * Prima *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe wonder of new beginnings\u003c\/b\u003e * Prima *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn adorable heartfelt story\u003c\/b\u003e -- Nina Pottell * Prima *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn adorable heartfelt story\u003c\/b\u003e -- Nina Pottell * Prima *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVibrant\u003c\/b\u003e -- Nina Pottell * Prima *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVibrant\u003c\/b\u003e -- Nina Pottell * Prima *\u003cbr\u003eA novel that looks at \u003cb\u003ehow to live life to the full\u003c\/b\u003e, even if you have suffered tragedy * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eA novel that looks at \u003cb\u003ehow to live life to the full\u003c\/b\u003e, even if you have suffered tragedy * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book has plenty of spirit and heart\u003c\/b\u003e * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book has plenty of spirit and heart\u003c\/b\u003e * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eHogan establishes a slightly left-of-centre world that's just a little more\u003cb\u003e brightly coloured\u003c\/b\u003e than the real one and deploys a host of eccentric characters to soften what is \u003cb\u003ea wrenching story of recovery\u003c\/b\u003e * Metro *\u003cbr\u003eHogan establishes a slightly left-of-centre world that's just a little more\u003cb\u003e brightly coloured\u003c\/b\u003e than the real one and deploys a host of eccentric characters to soften what is \u003cb\u003ea wrenching story of recovery\u003c\/b\u003e * Metro *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ecompelling \u003c\/b\u003esecond novel, \u003cb\u003ea powerful story about loss and healing \u003c\/b\u003e. . . Fans of Karen White and Marian Keyes will especially enjoy Hogan's storytelling style. * The Booklist *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ecompelling \u003c\/b\u003esecond novel, \u003cb\u003ea powerful story about loss and healing \u003c\/b\u003e. . . Fans of Karen White and Marian Keyes will especially enjoy Hogan's storytelling style. * The Booklist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeautiful and unique\u003c\/b\u003e * Take a Break *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeautiful and unique\u003c\/b\u003e * Take a Break *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Up-Lit Queen\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Post *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Up-Lit Queen\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Post *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThorny issues are explored with a sensitive humour\u003c\/b\u003e that takes nothing away from what people are feeling * BookBag *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThorny issues are explored with a sensitive humour\u003c\/b\u003e that takes nothing away from what people are feeling * BookBag *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGloriously gorgeous in every way \u003c\/b\u003e. . . Ruth Hogan has the very special ability to look beyond the veil of unremarkable to find a sometimes painful, yet beautifully quirky existence . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read, and I enjoyed every single second of it * Lovereading *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGloriously gorgeous in every way \u003c\/b\u003e. . . Ruth Hogan has the very special ability to look beyond the veil of unremarkable to find a sometimes painful, yet beautifully quirky existence . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read, and I enjoyed every single second of it * Lovereading *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the stars of \"up lit\"\u003c\/b\u003e - a literary trend with friendship and small acts of kindness at its core * Radio Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the stars of \"up lit\"\u003c\/b\u003e - a literary trend with friendship and small acts of kindness at its core * Radio Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lovely, gentle, uplifting read\u003c\/b\u003e * The Book Scoop *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lovely, gentle, uplifting read\u003c\/b\u003e * The Book Scoop *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmotional\u003c\/b\u003e * Love it! *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmotional\u003c\/b\u003e * Love it! *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA book that will tuck itself into your heart\u003c\/b\u003e * Emma's Bookish Corner *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA book that will tuck itself into your heart\u003c\/b\u003e * Emma's Bookish Corner *\u003cbr\u003eRuth Hogan has done a \u003cb\u003eremarkable \u003c\/b\u003ejob. Once again she has proven that she has an uncanny ability to create \u003cb\u003ea perfectly balanced, cosy and comforting read\u003c\/b\u003e ... \u003cb\u003eHer books are full of love, life, and human perseverance\u003c\/b\u003e * The Bookish Bundle *\u003cbr\u003eRuth Hogan has done a \u003cb\u003eremarkable \u003c\/b\u003ejob. Once again she has proven that she has an uncanny ability to create \u003cb\u003ea perfectly balanced, cosy and comforting read\u003c\/b\u003e ... \u003cb\u003eHer books are full of love, life, and human perseverance\u003c\/b\u003e * The Bookish Bundle *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaced with wit and charm\u003c\/b\u003e * The Coast *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaced with wit and charm\u003c\/b\u003e * The Coast *\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtraordinarily wonderful\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e * The Last Word Book Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtraordinarily wonderful\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e * The Last Word Book Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUplifting\u003c\/b\u003e * Corey Reads *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUplifting\u003c\/b\u003e * Corey Reads *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThoughtful and moving ... Ruth tells a good story, she writes beautifully, and is a genuine talent. I look forward to reading more of her work\u003c\/b\u003e * The Terrified Writer *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThoughtful and moving ... Ruth tells a good story, she writes beautifully, and is a genuine talent. I look forward to reading more of her work\u003c\/b\u003e * The Terrified Writer *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is brilliant, absolutely brilliant, I loved it\u003c\/b\u003e * Wilde Reads *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is brilliant, absolutely brilliant, I loved it\u003c\/b\u003e * Wilde Reads *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ehighly original\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003equirky \u003c\/b\u003enovel, it was well written and managed to balance moments of darkness with sensitivity, as well as light humour * Mrs B's Book Reviews *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ehighly original\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003equirky \u003c\/b\u003enovel, it was well written and managed to balance moments of darkness with sensitivity, as well as light humour * Mrs B's Book Reviews *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrilliantly written\u003c\/b\u003e * Clem Loves *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrilliantly written\u003c\/b\u003e * Clem Loves *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnother beautiful story from an author who writes like a dream\u003c\/b\u003e * Random Things Through My Letterbox blog *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnother beautiful story from an author who writes like a dream\u003c\/b\u003e * Random Things Through My Letterbox blog *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSally Red Shoes \u003c\/i\u003ehas completely stolen my heart\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Gentle, quirky, hopeful. So clever, so beautiful. \u003cb\u003eLOVED it\u003c\/b\u003e * Books and the City *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSally Red Shoes \u003c\/i\u003ehas completely stolen my heart\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Gentle, quirky, hopeful. So clever, so beautiful. \u003cb\u003eLOVED it\u003c\/b\u003e * Books and the City *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful story about coming alive\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Ruth Hogan depicts Masha's life with \u003cb\u003egrace, eloquence, melancholy\u003c\/b\u003e and this elegant writing is even more exquisite than in \u003ci\u003eThe Keeper of Lost Things\u003c\/i\u003e * Apple Tree Antiquarian Books *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful story about coming alive\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Ruth Hogan depicts Masha's life with \u003cb\u003egrace, eloquence, melancholy\u003c\/b\u003e and this elegant writing is even more exquisite than in \u003ci\u003eThe Keeper of Lost Things\u003c\/i\u003e * Apple Tree Antiquarian Books *\u003cbr\u003eI love that \u003cb\u003ethe best and brightest characters\u003c\/b\u003e were older women who had refused to live the life society would have dictated to them. The \u003cb\u003ejoy \u003c\/b\u003ethey offered in just being \u003cb\u003eunapologetically themselves\u003c\/b\u003e is a great invitation to us all. * Create Hope Inspire blog *\u003cbr\u003eI love that \u003cb\u003ethe best and brightest characters\u003c\/b\u003e were older women who had refused to live the life society would have dictated to them. 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