In Search of Mr Darcy
Lessons Learnt in the Pursuit of Happily Ever After
Published on 20. April 2023
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-83773-002-5 (ISBN)
Description
'A 21st-century Nora Ephron' Stephen May
'Witty, hilarious at times, poignant' Alyson Feltes, writer, Ozark
'Real-life Bridget Jones meets Sex in the City' Readers' Choice Book Awards
PRINCE CHARMING? HAPPILY EVER AFTER? CHILDHOOD FAIRY TALES ARE FULL OF PROMISES, BUT THE REALITY - LIFE - IS A VERY DIFFERENT STORY. AND THAT STORY HAS A HELL OF A LOT TO TEACH US.
Writing with searing honesty, wry humour and endless warmth, Christina Ford takes us on a real-life Sex and the City-like journey as she looks back on four decades of dates, loves, marriages, friends, frenemies, affairs, divorces, parenting disasters and step-parenting nightmares. Bravely and candidly, she shares heartrending details of the betrayal and hurt caused by the end of her marriage, shows how she overcame her fears about starting again and lets us in on the secret of the perfectly timed fling that was more effective than years of therapy. Together, these intimate insights show exactly how such experiences and their lessons came to define the woman she is today.
In Search of Mr Darcy is for anyone who has ever wondered if there is life after divorce, if there is sex after 40, or if they will ever find love again. Hearts get broken, and even life's best-planned journeys can drop you somewhere unexpected, leading you to ask yourself, 'How did I get here? And, more importantly, who can I blame?' But Christina Ford is here to tell you that is exactly where the real adventure begins.
This book will help you redefine love, womanhood, and what it means to come of age ... middle age.
'Witty, hilarious at times, poignant' Alyson Feltes, writer, Ozark
'Real-life Bridget Jones meets Sex in the City' Readers' Choice Book Awards
PRINCE CHARMING? HAPPILY EVER AFTER? CHILDHOOD FAIRY TALES ARE FULL OF PROMISES, BUT THE REALITY - LIFE - IS A VERY DIFFERENT STORY. AND THAT STORY HAS A HELL OF A LOT TO TEACH US.
Writing with searing honesty, wry humour and endless warmth, Christina Ford takes us on a real-life Sex and the City-like journey as she looks back on four decades of dates, loves, marriages, friends, frenemies, affairs, divorces, parenting disasters and step-parenting nightmares. Bravely and candidly, she shares heartrending details of the betrayal and hurt caused by the end of her marriage, shows how she overcame her fears about starting again and lets us in on the secret of the perfectly timed fling that was more effective than years of therapy. Together, these intimate insights show exactly how such experiences and their lessons came to define the woman she is today.
In Search of Mr Darcy is for anyone who has ever wondered if there is life after divorce, if there is sex after 40, or if they will ever find love again. Hearts get broken, and even life's best-planned journeys can drop you somewhere unexpected, leading you to ask yourself, 'How did I get here? And, more importantly, who can I blame?' But Christina Ford is here to tell you that is exactly where the real adventure begins.
This book will help you redefine love, womanhood, and what it means to come of age ... middle age.
Reviews / Votes
Such a great voice. A 21st-century Nora Ephron. -- Stephen May The Christina that alternately walks and pushes us and tickles us through these pages is an ever-evolving character whom I ... don't want to ever let go of. This is not a book for friends and family, this is a witty, hilarious at times, poignant story of a woman breaking free from a narrative she was sold as a girl. -- Alyson Feltes, Writer/Co-EP, Ozark A triumph. Hope-filled and life-affirming. -- Sunday Post Real-life Bridget Jones meets Sex in the City ... An intimate, moving and funny memoir of one woman's extraordinary life, and her search for love and happiness. * Readers' Choice Book Awards * Ford's directness and frankness lend a unique authenticity to her narrative, making it particularly engaging. [...] In Search of Mr. Darcy appeals to a wide audience, offering wisdom for women of all ages and walks of life. Ford's journey, while deeply personal, taps into universal themes of self-discovery and empowerment. Her story encourages readers to confront challenges and nurture their best selves, making it a valuable addition to the genre of personal memoirs. * Literary Titian (Gold Award Winner) * Will resonate with readers who enjoy the likes of Bridget Jones's Diary but with an additional layer of spice that only a true story can deliver. Very highly recommended. * Readers' Favorite *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Duxford
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 144 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
520 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83773-002-5 (9781837730025)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Christina Ford is a former TV and film executive who crossed continents to be with a man - and you can guess how that turned out. She lives in London and documents her life in her blog A Broad in London. This is her first book.