The Authenticity Project
The feel-good novel you need right now
Published on 2. April 2020
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-1-78763-179-3 (ISBN)
Description
'A joyous, funny read that leaves you all warm inside' Beth Morrey, author of Saving Missy
'Feel-good...full of hope. A quirky cast of characters you can't help but root for'Woman & Home, Book of the Month
Read the warm, poignant and uplifting New York Times bestseller and Radio 2 Book Club pick, loved by readers.
Six strangers with one thing in common: their lives aren't always what they make them out to be.
What would happen if they told the truth instead?
Julian Jessop is tired of hiding the deep loneliness he feels. So he begins The Authenticity Project - a small green notebook containing the truth about his life.
Leaving the notebook on a table in his friendly neighbourhood cafe, Julian never expects Monica, the owner, to track him down after finding it. Or that she'll be inspired to write down her own story.
Little do they realize that such small acts of honesty hold the power to impact all those who discover the notebook and change their lives completely.
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Readers are falling in love with The Authenticity Project:
***** 'A charming, funny and uplifting story.'
***** 'Full of optimism . . . I defy anyone not to pick it up and be both transported and delighted.'
***** 'An absolute gem of a book . . . brings both honesty and the perfect level of escapism to give you a warm fuzzy glow inside.'
'Feel-good...full of hope. A quirky cast of characters you can't help but root for'Woman & Home, Book of the Month
Read the warm, poignant and uplifting New York Times bestseller and Radio 2 Book Club pick, loved by readers.
Six strangers with one thing in common: their lives aren't always what they make them out to be.
What would happen if they told the truth instead?
Julian Jessop is tired of hiding the deep loneliness he feels. So he begins The Authenticity Project - a small green notebook containing the truth about his life.
Leaving the notebook on a table in his friendly neighbourhood cafe, Julian never expects Monica, the owner, to track him down after finding it. Or that she'll be inspired to write down her own story.
Little do they realize that such small acts of honesty hold the power to impact all those who discover the notebook and change their lives completely.
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Readers are falling in love with The Authenticity Project:
***** 'A charming, funny and uplifting story.'
***** 'Full of optimism . . . I defy anyone not to pick it up and be both transported and delighted.'
***** 'An absolute gem of a book . . . brings both honesty and the perfect level of escapism to give you a warm fuzzy glow inside.'
Reviews / Votes
I loved The Authenticity Project. It has such an intriguing premise, wonderful characters and is utterly truthful about the lies that we all tell. It's a clever, uplifting book that entertains and makes you think * Sophie Kinsella * Beautifully written, thought provoking and uplifting, The Authenticity Project is a warm and endearing tale about truth, friendship and the power of connection. Pooley's characters will stay with you long after you turn the final page. It was a joy to read * Mike Gayle * 'One of the best books I've read in a long time. Original, engaging and unforgettable' * Sunday Times bestselling author, Sarah Morgan * 'Reading the book was like hanging out with a rowdy, affectionate bunch of friends where you don't want the party to stop. A joyous, funny read that leaves you all warm inside' * Beth Morrey * I loved The Authenticity Project. I powered through it and it was such a joy. It gave me that warm fuzzy feeling that I've so missed (since the days of Love Actually etc). It really reminded me of those classic Richard Curtis films... Fab characters and just the right amount of romance, humour and weepy moments * Rachel Marks * It's full of life's truths, funny, poignant and ultimately uplifting. I thoroughly enjoyed it * Fanny Blake * 'Pooley handles her cast with brio as new relationships are formed and lives are changed in this poignant and uplifting read' * Daily Mail * This is a reminder of the importance of friendships and reaching out to others * Good Housekeeping * I loved this uplifting, original tale * The Sun * In a heartfelt and ultimately joyous read, we learn what it means to open up to who we really are * Woman & Home * A stirring and warm-hearted read * Heat * 'A wonderfully warm, feel-good novel about the power of friendship and connection' * Cosmopolitan * 'A moving tale about living the best life you can' * Daily Mirror * In this joyous read, we learn what it means to embrace who we really are * Woman's Weekly * 'This is the feel-good story, full of hope, that we all need to read right now' * Closer *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 144 mm
Thickness: 144 mm
Weight
529 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78763-179-3 (9781787631793)
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Additional editions
Clare Pooley
The Authenticity Project
The bestselling uplifting, joyful and feel-good book of the year loved by readers everywhere
E-Book
02/2020
1st Edition
Transworld Digital
€8.99
Available for download
Person
Clare Pooley graduated from Cambridge and spent twenty years in the heady world of advertising, where the line between authenticity and fiction is constantly blurred, before becoming a full-time mum. She is the author of the popular blog, Mummy was a Secret Drinker, and her memoir The Sober Diaries was published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her blog has had over two million hits and her TEDx talk, Making Sober Less Shameful, has had over 110,000 views.
Clare's debut novel The Authenticity Project is inspired by her decision to expose the rather grubby truth about her seemingly perfect life. She writes from her kitchen table in Fulham, London where she lives with her long-suffering husband, three children, and two dogs.
Clare's debut novel The Authenticity Project is inspired by her decision to expose the rather grubby truth about her seemingly perfect life. She writes from her kitchen table in Fulham, London where she lives with her long-suffering husband, three children, and two dogs.