Five Days Left
Published on 28. August 2014
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-1-78089-213-9 (ISBN)
Description
Mara is a successful lawyer, and devoted wife and mother. Struggling with a devastating illness, she has set herself five days to make the ultimate decision for her family.
Scott lives a thousand miles away, and is a foster parent to a troubled eight-year-old. Scott is facing his own five day countdown until his beloved foster son is returned to his biological mother.
The two connect through an online forum, and find a friendship to help guide them through the most difficult, and momentous, week of their lives.
Scott lives a thousand miles away, and is a foster parent to a troubled eight-year-old. Scott is facing his own five day countdown until his beloved foster son is returned to his biological mother.
The two connect through an online forum, and find a friendship to help guide them through the most difficult, and momentous, week of their lives.
Reviews / Votes
"A unique read - perfect for tucking away in your suitcase'" * Candis Magazine * "Combines tension, humour and a life-affirming poignancy" * Sunday Mirror * "Combines tension, humour and a life-affirming poignancy" * Sunday Mirror * "A beautifully drawn study of what is at risk when you lose control of your own life. Unique, gripping, and viscerally moving - this impressive debut novel heralds the arrival of an extremely talented writer." -- Jodi PicoultMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cornerstone
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 143 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
555 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78089-213-9 (9781780892139)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Julie Lawson Timmer
Five Days Left
E-Book
08/2014
1st Edition
Cornerstone Digital
€8.99
Available for download
Person
Julie Lawson Timmer grew up in Stratford, Ontario, and now lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with her husband Dan, their four teenage children and two badly-behaved dogs. By day, she works as in-house legal counsel. By night, she is a writer, mom and stepmom, dreadful cook and fledgling CrossFitter. FIVE DAYS LEFT is her first novel.