How to Save a Life
Published on 11. June 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-00-837476-1 (ISBN)
Description
'Raw, unflinching and beautiful, it breaks your heart in every way possible' Miranda Dickinson
You can't have a rainbow, without a little rain...
When a stranger saves Luke's life, he knows he's been given a second chance. He's going to make it count - and, determined to live each day to its fullest, he starts by saying yes to everything life has to offer.
Slowly but surely, Luke learns that a little bit of blue-sky thinking can go a long way, and things start to look up.
But when Luke's new resolve is tested, will he return to his old ways? Or can one fateful moment truly save a life?
A life-affirming story about a man who is given a second chance, perfect for fans of Mike Gayle and Imogen Clark.
Readers can't get enough of How to Save a Life:
'A heartwarming and thought-provoking story of grief, redemption and reinvention in our modern world.' Imogen Clark, bestselling author of Where The Story Starts
'A heartbreaking tale' The Sun
'I read this book in two sittings. I literally couldn't put it down' Reader review ?????
'It was gripping from start to finish. I can't praise it enough' Reader review ?????
'This is a book that speaks to the heart' Reader review ?????
'A book we can all relate to, causing us to pause and think about the consequences of our decisions and actions and reminding us that it's never too late to change'
Reader review ?????
You can't have a rainbow, without a little rain...
When a stranger saves Luke's life, he knows he's been given a second chance. He's going to make it count - and, determined to live each day to its fullest, he starts by saying yes to everything life has to offer.
Slowly but surely, Luke learns that a little bit of blue-sky thinking can go a long way, and things start to look up.
But when Luke's new resolve is tested, will he return to his old ways? Or can one fateful moment truly save a life?
A life-affirming story about a man who is given a second chance, perfect for fans of Mike Gayle and Imogen Clark.
Readers can't get enough of How to Save a Life:
'A heartwarming and thought-provoking story of grief, redemption and reinvention in our modern world.' Imogen Clark, bestselling author of Where The Story Starts
'A heartbreaking tale' The Sun
'I read this book in two sittings. I literally couldn't put it down' Reader review ?????
'It was gripping from start to finish. I can't praise it enough' Reader review ?????
'This is a book that speaks to the heart' Reader review ?????
'A book we can all relate to, causing us to pause and think about the consequences of our decisions and actions and reminding us that it's never too late to change'
Reader review ?????
Reviews / Votes
PRAISE FOR S. D. ROBERTSON'A heartwarming and thought-provoking story of grief, redemption and reinvention in our modern world. As Luke shows us, it's never too late to change your outlook and start searching for the positives in life.' Imogen Clark
'Parts of this story will have touched most of our lives, and the sensitivity the author gives to it is wonderful. This is a real tear-jerker.' The Sun
'Nobody writes about the tenderness and brutality of life like S.D. Robertson. My Sister's Lies is a stunning read. Raw, unflinching and beautiful, it breaks your heart in every way possible but leaves you with such a sense of hope.' Miranda Dickinson
'Stand By Me is a thoughtful story about the power of friendship and of the importance of keeping those we love always in our hearts.' Jaffareadstoo
'A heartbreaking tale' The Sun
'A wonderful tale of devastation and ultimately hope' KATHRYN HUGHES
'A MUST READ' Stewart Foster
'When I wasn't actually reading this book, I found myself thinking constantly about it. Real. Emotional. Powerful. A must-read for anyone who loves to lose themselves completely in a book.' CLAUDIA CARROLL
'One of those unique books that once read will truly stay with you for a lifetime.' Compellingreads.co.uk
'A sad, sweet, thought-provoking tale about the love and the bond between parents and children.' Lovereading.co.uk
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: 28 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-837476-1 (9780008374761)
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Other editions
Additional editions
S.D. Robertson
How to Save a Life
E-Book
06/2020
1st Edition
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
€8.99
Available for download
Person
Former journalist S.D. Robertson quit his role as a local newspaper editor to pursue a lifelong ambition of becoming a novelist. He lives in a village near Manchester with his wife and daughter and now writes full-time - and it's safe to say the career move paid off! Stuart is a USA Today and Kindle Top 100 bestseller.