The Forgotten Guide to Happiness
Will be published approx. on 25. June 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-00-832849-8 (ISBN)
Description
'WONDERFULLY UPLIFTING' Trisha Ashley
Sometimes, happiness can be found where you least expect it...
Fern is too busy making sure other people feel good about themselves to give much thought to her own happiness. But somehow, without her noticing, life has run away from her.
Suddenly, Fern realises her vintage clothes business is struggling, and the casual relationship she'd always thought she was happy in doesn't look so appealing.
But sometimes, karma really does come through. And when Fern goes out of her way to help 85-year-old Dinah, little does she realise their new friendship will change her life.
Dinah may have troubles in her past, but she's lived and loved to the full. Can Dinah show Fern that even the smallest acts of kindness can make the world a better place?
If you liked Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine or How to Be Happy, you'll love A Random Act of Kindness.
Sometimes, happiness can be found where you least expect it...
Fern is too busy making sure other people feel good about themselves to give much thought to her own happiness. But somehow, without her noticing, life has run away from her.
Suddenly, Fern realises her vintage clothes business is struggling, and the casual relationship she'd always thought she was happy in doesn't look so appealing.
But sometimes, karma really does come through. And when Fern goes out of her way to help 85-year-old Dinah, little does she realise their new friendship will change her life.
Dinah may have troubles in her past, but she's lived and loved to the full. Can Dinah show Fern that even the smallest acts of kindness can make the world a better place?
If you liked Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine or How to Be Happy, you'll love A Random Act of Kindness.
Reviews / Votes
'Absolutely and completely adorable, this all embracing story will break, mend, and fill hearts with warmth, humour and love' LOVEREADING'A warm, beautiful read ... tender and inspiring' Goodreads Reviewer
'A truly delightful story about love, friendship and figuring out what matters the most. It wraps itself around you like a warm, comforting blanket and it made me chuckle, a little emotional at times but in the end, pretty happy' Goodreads Reviewer
'I wholeheartedly recommend this book to other readers. I can't wait to see what comes next from this fantastic author. 5* out of 5*' The Ginger Book Geek
'An enchanting, thought-provoking read which left me with a massive smile on my face' The Writing Garnet
'Oh boy did this novel warm my heart from the top of my head to the tips of my toes ... a different kind of love story and will definitely make you think about life, love, friendship, and what really matters in this world' Goodreads reviewer
'Endowed with one of the perfect endings, this uplifting book will make you happy irrespective of whether you forgot the feeling or not' Goodreads reviewer
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-832849-8 (9780008328498)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Sophie Jenkins
The Forgotten Guide to Happiness
E-Book
05/2018
1st Edition
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
€2.99
Available for download
Person
Sophie Jenkins is a serial joiner of writing groups and workshops and a prolific short story writer. To encourage her creativity she regularly enters half-marathons and trains by running from her home in North London to breakfast in the centre of town with a notepad.
The character of Nancy in The Forgotten Guide to Happiness is based on her experiences with her own mother, who was diagnosed with dementia fifteen years ago.
The character of Nancy in The Forgotten Guide to Happiness is based on her experiences with her own mother, who was diagnosed with dementia fifteen years ago.