By the Time You Read This

by Lola Jaye

Format: Paperback 336 pages

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Synopsis

'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 !

Book details

Published
01/07/2008

Publisher
Harper

ISBN
9780007266555



Publisher and industry reviews

Jacket review

'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

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