{"product_id":"swimming-for-beginners-the-emotional-and-uplifting-new-read-of-2023-9781915798701","title":"Swimming For Beginners: The emotional and uplifting new read of 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Swimming for Beginners\" is a heartwarming and creative contemporary fiction story of unexpected self-discovery. It follows Loretta, who has her life under control until a stranger asks her to watch her six-year-old daughter in an airport and never returns. This event changes both their lives forever, as a child's love shows Loretta what she's missing. The book is overflowing with humour and heartbreak, and is relatable to many. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bedford Square Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e Swimming for Beginners\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe perfect mix of funny, poignant and heartwarming. - Good Housekeeping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Warm, witty but also heart-wrenching read - Red Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTouching and witty. I adored Loretta and her relationship with Phoebe - Lisa Snowdon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heart-warming and creative contemporary fiction is a story of unexpected self-discovery. - Woman s Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of heart and depth. - Prima \u003cem\u003eBook of the Month\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Funny, heart-warming read - it made me laugh and cry - Nikki Smith, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Beach Party\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEleanor Oliphant meets \u003cem\u003eAbout a Boy\u003c\/em\u003e - Gillian Harvey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful read full of heart and depth - Nina Pottell, Prima Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn absolute joy - Nancy Peach\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrilliantly funny - Louise Hare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwimming for Beginners will show you how a child can open your heart even if you aren't a mother. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoretta has her life under control. She's chasing a big promotion, she's marrying the perfect man and she has a flawless five-year plan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plan does not include children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when a complete stranger asks her to watch her six-year-old daughter in an airport and never returns, both their lives will be changed forever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA little human in fairy wings and sparkly cowgirl boots will turn Loretta's world upside down and maybe, just maybe, show her exactly what she's missing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverflowing with humour and heartbreak, Nicola Gill takes us on a relatable journey of self-discovery through the power of a child's love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrilliantly funny, incredibly touching and so relatable. - Louise Hare, author of \u003cem\u003eThis Lovely City\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Please meet my new favourite book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Jessica Ryn, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeartbreaking and life-affirming, an absolute must read - Tim Ewins, author of \u003cem\u003eWe Are Animals\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 198 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781915798701\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicola Gill","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44584327414010,"sku":"9781915798701","price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1695401130881_book.jpg?v=1695494836","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/swimming-for-beginners-the-emotional-and-uplifting-new-read-of-2023-9781915798701","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}