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By the Time You Read This
By the Time You Read This
paperback
Published:
1 July, 2008
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Description
‘A thought-provoking, lovely tale that will make you laugh and cry.’ The Sun
This is my (Kevin Bates) manual for my daughter Lois. The love of my life.
Rules of the manual:
1.You must only read each new entry on your birthday
2.This is a private manual between you and me.
3.No peeping at the next entry unless it's your birthday!
When Lois Bates is handed the manual, she can barely bring herself to read it as the pain of her dad’s death is still so raw.Yet soon Kevin’s advice is guiding her through every stage of her life – from jobs to first loves and relationships.
The manual can never be a substitute for having her dad back, but through his words Lois learns to start living again, and finds that happiness is waiting round the corner …
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780007266555 |
| ISBN10 | 0007266553 |
| Number Of Pages | 336 |
| Item Weight | 228 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 20 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
‘A lovely, exuberant tearjerker of a book, perfect for curling up with on a wet afternoon’ Lisa Jewell
‘A stunning debut’ Pride
‘A thought-provoking, lovely tale that will make you laugh and cry.’ The Sun
‘This is a heartwarming tale of the power of father-daughter love’ Prima
Author's Bio
Lola was born in South London. She has degrees in Psychology and Psychotherapy and currently works for the NHS as a counsellor. In between writing and working, Lola likes watching reruns of Dallas and the Sopranos whilst avidly dipping into a huge tub of dairy ice cream. By The Time You Read This is Lola’s first novel.