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''An emotional rollercoaster of a read... profoundly touching and moving''- Daily Express.Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Jodi Picoult.

Abi has been given the second chance she never expected: she''s in remission. Now she''s trying to get her life - and her family - back on track after facing the worst. But it''s hard to trust in happiness again, and reconnecting with her husband John proves more challenging than she thought. Can you really go back to ''normal'' after thinking you''re going to lose one another?

With Abi''s son Seb struggling with a secret of his own, the three of them are in danger of falling apart just when they need each other most. But how do you pick up the pieces of a family still suffering emotional shockwaves? And can Abi bring the people she loves most in the world back together again... before it''s too late?

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**What readers are saying about This Beautiful Life**

Trade Review
Bursting with warmth, honesty, poignancy, love and such wonderful depth, this book more than cements Marsh's bestseller status. 5*****' * Heat *
A beautiful, warm and moving story... I hugged my family tightly when I finished it -- Amanda Jennings
'This story of love, courage and survival will tug at your heartstrings' * The Mirror *
Wonderfully joyous and funny... without a moment's hesitation, one of my books of the year -- Being Anne
A beautiful, soaring story about love, survival, forgiveness and understanding... highly, highly recommended! -- On My Bookshelf
I loved every word of This Beautiful Life... Katie Marsh has that deftness of touch that enables her to make her readers smile as well as cry. It resonates through my days and dreams even now. A wonderful, wonderful book. Read it. -- Linda's Book Bag
An insightful and heartfelt read that will stay on my mind for a long time to come. This author has really touched my heart and I can not wait to delve into another of her novels, even if it is to have my heart broken all over again! -- Rea's Book Review
Very moving and real -- Kate Eberlen, bestselling author of Miss You
'This heartfelt read will make you think about life' * Prima *
Brilliantly written, this book is both raw and beautiful * Fabulous (Sun on Sunday) *
The author deals with the realities of life after cancer in a truly poignant way -- Sun
Katie's extraordinary writing is full of warmth and honesty; she examines the power of love in great depth...an absolutely superb read. Highly recommended; an utter delight! -- Random Things Through My Letterbox
A honest, emotional and quietly powerful book which will stay with me for a long time -- Cosy Books

This Beautiful Life the emotional and uplifting

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    A Paperback / softback by Katie Marsh

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: 27/07/2017
      ISBN13: 9781473639621, 978-1473639621
      ISBN10: 147363962X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''An emotional rollercoaster of a read... profoundly touching and moving''- Daily Express.Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Jodi Picoult.

      Abi has been given the second chance she never expected: she''s in remission. Now she''s trying to get her life - and her family - back on track after facing the worst. But it''s hard to trust in happiness again, and reconnecting with her husband John proves more challenging than she thought. Can you really go back to ''normal'' after thinking you''re going to lose one another?

      With Abi''s son Seb struggling with a secret of his own, the three of them are in danger of falling apart just when they need each other most. But how do you pick up the pieces of a family still suffering emotional shockwaves? And can Abi bring the people she loves most in the world back together again... before it''s too late?

      ***

      **What readers are saying about This Beautiful Life**

      Trade Review
      Bursting with warmth, honesty, poignancy, love and such wonderful depth, this book more than cements Marsh's bestseller status. 5*****' * Heat *
      A beautiful, warm and moving story... I hugged my family tightly when I finished it -- Amanda Jennings
      'This story of love, courage and survival will tug at your heartstrings' * The Mirror *
      Wonderfully joyous and funny... without a moment's hesitation, one of my books of the year -- Being Anne
      A beautiful, soaring story about love, survival, forgiveness and understanding... highly, highly recommended! -- On My Bookshelf
      I loved every word of This Beautiful Life... Katie Marsh has that deftness of touch that enables her to make her readers smile as well as cry. It resonates through my days and dreams even now. A wonderful, wonderful book. Read it. -- Linda's Book Bag
      An insightful and heartfelt read that will stay on my mind for a long time to come. This author has really touched my heart and I can not wait to delve into another of her novels, even if it is to have my heart broken all over again! -- Rea's Book Review
      Very moving and real -- Kate Eberlen, bestselling author of Miss You
      'This heartfelt read will make you think about life' * Prima *
      Brilliantly written, this book is both raw and beautiful * Fabulous (Sun on Sunday) *
      The author deals with the realities of life after cancer in a truly poignant way -- Sun
      Katie's extraordinary writing is full of warmth and honesty; she examines the power of love in great depth...an absolutely superb read. Highly recommended; an utter delight! -- Random Things Through My Letterbox
      A honest, emotional and quietly powerful book which will stay with me for a long time -- Cosy Books

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