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This Could Be Us

This Could Be Us

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This Could Be Us is a powerful and moving story of family, guilt, love, and hope, following a fractured family over twenty years. It is brave, brilliantly structured, and beautifully written, capturing the essence of human experience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2024
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group


Fifteen years ago, Kate walked out on her family, leaving her ex-husband Andrew to care for their disabled daughter and angry, confused son. But Kate's past has finally caught up with her, and she must return to the life she abandoned and reckon with what she did.

This Could Be Us is an extraordinarily moving story of family, guilt, love, and hope. Brave, brilliantly structured, and beautifully written, it has been praised by authors such as Laura Barnett, who described it as "so truthful and rewarding," and Ian Rankin, who called it "captivating."

The novel follows a fractured family over a period of twenty years, exploring the complexities of their relationships and the sacrifices they make for each other. It is a story of resilience, forgiveness, and the power of second chances.

At the heart of the story is Kate, a woman who has made mistakes but is determined to redeem herself. She returns to her hometown, where she faces the consequences of her actions and tries to rebuild the relationships she has lost. Along the way, she learns to forgive herself and others, and finds hope in the possibility of a new beginning.

The characters in This Could Be Us are well-developed and relatable, and the writing is powerful and evocative. The novel is a testament to the strength of family and the power of love to overcome even the most difficult challenges.

In conclusion, This Could Be Us is a must-read for anyone who loves a well-crafted story that explores the complexities of human relationships. It is a story of hope, forgiveness, and the power of second chances, and it will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 126 x 196 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472157195

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