Five Steps to Happy
An uplifting novel based on a true story
Published on 11. July 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-4091-8457-7 (ISBN)
Description
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'An up-lit treasure' Red magazine
Life can change in a heartbeat...
When struggling actress Heidi has a life-changing accident aged 32, her world falls apart. Stuck in hospital and unable to walk, her only companion is Maud, the elderly lady in the bed next to hers. Heidi misses her flatmate, her life, her freedom - surely 32 is too young to be an amputee?
But when Maud's aloof but attractive grandson Jack pays a visit to the ward, Heidi realises that her life isn't over just because it's different. It might not look like the life she dreamed of, but it's the one she's got - and there's a lot she still wants to tick off her bucket list. With Jack at her side, will Heidi take the first step back to happiness? Or is there one more surprise still in store...?
A feel-good read based on the inspiring true story of journalist Ella Dove. Sometimes all it takes is one small step...
'An up-lit treasure' Red magazine
Life can change in a heartbeat...
When struggling actress Heidi has a life-changing accident aged 32, her world falls apart. Stuck in hospital and unable to walk, her only companion is Maud, the elderly lady in the bed next to hers. Heidi misses her flatmate, her life, her freedom - surely 32 is too young to be an amputee?
But when Maud's aloof but attractive grandson Jack pays a visit to the ward, Heidi realises that her life isn't over just because it's different. It might not look like the life she dreamed of, but it's the one she's got - and there's a lot she still wants to tick off her bucket list. With Jack at her side, will Heidi take the first step back to happiness? Or is there one more surprise still in store...?
A feel-good read based on the inspiring true story of journalist Ella Dove. Sometimes all it takes is one small step...
Reviews / Votes
A triumphant inspirational story to make you cry - and then cheer. * Jacqueline Wilson * An up-lit treasure. -- Cyan Turan * RED * Based on a true story, Ella Dove's debut novel, Five Steps To Happy, will give you all the feels. -- Sarra Manning * RED * Lovely writing and engaging characters. -- Jo Finney * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING * A moving, life-affirming story. -- Nina Pottell * PRIMA * An uplifting story. -- Deirdre O'Brien * BEST * This is an uplifting story about loss, hope and love. After reading it you'll want to take each new day in your stride. * WOMAN * The inspiring one! A novel about how just one moment can change your life forever. Five Steps To Happy is an uplifting read, all the more so for being based on the author's own life. -- Julie Emery * HEAT * Uplifting. * HELLO! * Powerful! -- Amy Rowland * BELLA * Heartwarming, honest and full of hope. -- Natasha Harding * THE SUN * A story about loss, hope and love. * WOMAN'S OWN *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
400 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4091-8457-7 (9781409184577)
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Ella Dove is a Commissioning Editor at Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima magazines. In 2015, she completed the Curtis Brown Creative three-month novel writing course. She is an ambassador for the Limbless Association, Barts Health charity and The London Prosthetic Centre, and regularly leads talks, takes part in events and speaks to patients and their loved ones about trauma.