Very Very Lucky

Amanda Prowse's novel "The Little Things in Life" is a life-affirming story about finding happiness through new friendships. It follows Emma Fountain, who finds herself in a difficult situation after losing her husband and realizing she has too much on her plate. Her best friend, Roz, helps keep her sane, but when Roz delivers terrible news, Emma's belief in finding a way around obstacles crumbles. Meanwhile, widower Thurston meets Emma and finds himself drawn into her chaotic life, bringing him a sense of joy and purpose. The novel explores the idea that love is all around us and that even after all, people can still be very lucky.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 382 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2024
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

Amanda Prowse, a best-selling author with millions of copies sold, has written a heartwarming tale about achieving everything, losing it all, and how new friends can lead us back to happiness. Emma Fountain is a woman who is overwhelmed with responsibilities, caring for her children, her ill mother, and her neglectful husband. However, everything changes when she wakes up in IKEA after falling asleep in one of the display beds. Her only source of sanity is her eccentric and funny best friend, Roz, who enters her bathroom window to deliver devastating news. Emma's belief in her ability to overcome any obstacle is shattered when faced with a problem she cannot fix.

Thurston, a recently widowed man, has lost all joy and meaning in his life after the passing of his wife of sixty-two years. However, his perspective changes when he meets Emma, whose busy days are a stark contrast to his own. As Thurston becomes entangled in Emma's chaotic life, he brings a calming influence that helps her see her troubles in a new light. An unlikely friendship develops between these two very different individuals.

In a world where grief is a consequence of love, Thurston and Emma learn that the little things in life are precious, that love is all around us, and that even after experiencing loss, they can still be fortunate. This story is a testament to the power of friendship, resilience, and the ability to find happiness in the face of adversity.

Weight: 328g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542024860