How to Belong: 'The kind of book that gives you hope and courage' Kit de Waal

A moving and courageous exploration of belonging and finding home in a rapidly-changing world from the critically acclaimed author of Shelter. Jo grew up in the Forest of Dean, but she was always the one destined to leave for a bigger, brighter future. When her parents retire, she returns to her beloved community to save the family legacy and save herself. Tessa is a farrier, shoeing horses two miles and half a generation away, and her experience of the community is different.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Publisher: Zaffre

The kind of book that gives you hope and courage is one that resonates deeply with its readers, providing them with a sense of inspiration and motivation. It is a story that touches the hearts of its audience and leaves a lasting impression. One such book is "The Kind of Book That Gives You Hope and Courage" by Kit de Waal.

Insightful, thoughtful, and captivating, this novel by Carys Bray explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in life. It is a story that will leave you reflecting on the importance of empathy, understanding, and connection.

I relished every word of this novel by Shelley Harris. It is a warm and touching story that will make you feel all the emotions and leave you with a sense of hope and optimism. The characters are well-developed, and the writing is exquisite, making it a truly enjoyable read.

"Such a warm and touching novel" by Lissa Evans is a moving and courageous exploration of belonging and finding home in a rapidly-changing world. The author of "Shelter," a critically acclaimed novel, has once again delivered a powerful story that will touch the hearts of its readers.

Jo grew up in the Forest of Dean, but she was always the one destined to leave for a bigger, brighter future. When her parents retire from their butcher's shop, she returns to her beloved community to save the family legacy and, perhaps, save herself. However, things are more complex than the rose-tinted version of life that sustained Jo from afar.

Tessa is a farrier, shoeing horses two miles and half a generation away from Jo, further into the forest. Tessa's experience of the community couldn't be more different. Now she too has returned, in flight from a life she could have led, nursing a secret and a past filled with guilt and shame.

Compelled through circumstance to live together, these two women will be forced to confront their sense of identity and reconsider the meaning of home.

"The Kind of Book That Gives You Hope and Courage" by Kit de Waal is a powerful and inspiring story that will leave you feeling uplifted and hopeful. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 147 x 225 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785764868