How to Get a Life
Published on 4. July 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-80499-110-7 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the funny, uplifting story of second chances and becoming the person you were always meant to be, the perfect holiday read from the author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick, The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman.
'The literary equivalent of a hug . . . supremely heart-warming and an immensely funny read that will pull you in from beginning to end' - Glamour
'A book that will make you smile in just about every possible way' Matson Taylor, bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Miseducation of Evie Epworth
'Clever, thought-provoking and huge-hearted. Pure Joy!' Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away With the Penguins
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When reality comes calling, do you face it . . . or keep running?
Meet Danny - the definition of a man who 'could do better'.
He drinks more than he should, lives in his best friend's garden shed. . . and he hasn't spoken to his sister in sixteen years.
But when Danny winds up in a misleading newspaper article, claiming his lifestyle might be quite enlightened, he is thrust into the limelight. Letters begin to flood in from strangers seeking his guidance.
Wolfie is the daughter of Danny's estranged sister.
She's never met her uncle, but her mother is struggling and Wolfie needs help. So when she sees Danny's picture in the paper, she sets out to find him.
Within a week, Danny goes from being responsibility-free to a big brother, an uncle and an unwitting existential 'guru' to some very lost souls.
Can he become the man they all need him to be?
(Previously published as Sincerely, Me)
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'A gorgeous novel that will instantly leave you wanting more' - Holly Miller, author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick, The Sight of You
'Emotional and joyous!' Sun
'Such a wonderful, heartwarming book. Everyone needs Danny Mulberry in their lives' Alice Clark-Platts, author of The Flower Girls and The Cove
'Gorgeous, funny and heartfelt' Eleanor Ray, author of The Art of Belonging
READERS ARE ENJOYING HOW TO GET A LIFE:
***** An utterly enchanting and emotional novel
***** An absolute emotional rollercoaster yet funny along the way
***** A joy to read from start to finish
***** Easy to read and leaves you feeling happy
***** One of my favourite books this year
'The literary equivalent of a hug . . . supremely heart-warming and an immensely funny read that will pull you in from beginning to end' - Glamour
'A book that will make you smile in just about every possible way' Matson Taylor, bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Miseducation of Evie Epworth
'Clever, thought-provoking and huge-hearted. Pure Joy!' Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away With the Penguins
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When reality comes calling, do you face it . . . or keep running?
Meet Danny - the definition of a man who 'could do better'.
He drinks more than he should, lives in his best friend's garden shed. . . and he hasn't spoken to his sister in sixteen years.
But when Danny winds up in a misleading newspaper article, claiming his lifestyle might be quite enlightened, he is thrust into the limelight. Letters begin to flood in from strangers seeking his guidance.
Wolfie is the daughter of Danny's estranged sister.
She's never met her uncle, but her mother is struggling and Wolfie needs help. So when she sees Danny's picture in the paper, she sets out to find him.
Within a week, Danny goes from being responsibility-free to a big brother, an uncle and an unwitting existential 'guru' to some very lost souls.
Can he become the man they all need him to be?
(Previously published as Sincerely, Me)
------------
'A gorgeous novel that will instantly leave you wanting more' - Holly Miller, author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick, The Sight of You
'Emotional and joyous!' Sun
'Such a wonderful, heartwarming book. Everyone needs Danny Mulberry in their lives' Alice Clark-Platts, author of The Flower Girls and The Cove
'Gorgeous, funny and heartfelt' Eleanor Ray, author of The Art of Belonging
READERS ARE ENJOYING HOW TO GET A LIFE:
***** An utterly enchanting and emotional novel
***** An absolute emotional rollercoaster yet funny along the way
***** A joy to read from start to finish
***** Easy to read and leaves you feeling happy
***** One of my favourite books this year
Reviews / Votes
The literary equivalent of a hug . . . supremely heart-warming and an immensely funny read that will pull you in from beginning to end * Glamour * The literary equivalent of a hug . . . supremely heart-warming and an immensely funny read that will pull you in from beginning to end * Glamour * Emotional and joyous! * Sun * Emotional and joyous! * Sun * Heartfelt and humorous, Sincerely, Me captures beautifully the complex dynamics of family, forgiveness and regret... Henderson writes so insightfully on love and grief, crafting a story that is tender, funny and wise. A gorgeous novel that will instantly leave you wanting more * Holly Miller, author of R&J pick The Sight of You * Julietta Henderson is a major new writing talent. * Richard and Judy Book Club * Heartfelt and humorous, Sincerely, Me captures beautifully the complex dynamics of family, forgiveness and regret... Henderson writes so insightfully on love and grief, crafting a story that is tender, funny and wise. A gorgeous novel that will instantly leave you wanting more * Holly Miller, author of R&J pick The Sight of You * Julietta Henderson is a major new writing talent. * Richard and Judy Book Club * Another absolute triumph from Julietta Henderson! A lovely story with a set of vivid, charming characters, it's packed with wisdom and laugh-out-loud humour. Clever, thought-provoking and huge-hearted. Pure joy! * Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins * Another absolute triumph from Julietta Henderson! A lovely story with a set of vivid, charming characters, it's packed with wisdom and laugh-out-loud humour. Clever, thought-provoking and huge-hearted. Pure joy! * Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
255 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80499-110-7 (9781804991107)
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Additional editions
Julietta Henderson
How to Get a Life
The funny and feel-good second-chance novel from the Richard and Judy Book Club author
E-Book
07/2024
Transworld Digital
€8.99
Available for download
Person
Julietta Henderson grew up in the rainforests of North Queensland, Australia. Like many Australians, her love affair with Europe began when she came to London on a working holiday and stayed for more than a decade. Now a full-time writer, Julietta divides her life between Melbourne, the UK and wherever she can find winter.