Woman in the Middle: the brilliant new novel from the author of My One True North

The Woman in the Middle is a novel about a woman in her thirties or forties who is part of the sandwich generation, caring for her parents and her children. It is a warm, funny, and moving story that explores the challenges of being in the middle.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

The Sandwich Generation is a term used to describe a generation of individuals typically in their thirties or forties who are responsible for raising their own children while also caring for their aging parents. Shay Bastable is a member of this generation, juggling the demands of caring for her parents, her children, her husband Bruce, and holding everything together. However, her world is turned upside down when a large orange skip appears on her mother's estate, leading to a series of events that cause her world to collapse. Shay is forced to put herself first for a change and must confront her past in order to move forward. She returns to the small village she grew up in to uncover the truth about what happened to her when she was younger. In doing so, she discovers that sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to find the only way is up. The Woman in the Middle is a novel that draws readers in and makes them wish they could be friends with Shay. It is layered and textured, with Shay experiencing numerous setbacks and challenges. The story is a captivating tale of redemption and hard-won wisdom that speaks to all of us, regardless of our life circumstances. Milly Johnson's writing is always excellent, and this book is no exception. It is an unputdownable tale of redemption and hard-won wisdom that speaks for us all wherever we are in our lives.

Weight: 635g
Dimension: 241 x 160 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471198991