The Michaelmas Daisy by Paul Marriner
AudioBook Tour Dates: 8th - 14th September
Genre: Contemporary
Listening time: 7 hours 25 minutes
Publisher: Bluescale Publishing
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Review:
This book has been on my radar for a while and I was so glad when the opportunity to listen to the audiobook came along.
I was anticipating that it would be quite an emotional book and if I’m honest I wasn’t sure how I would cope.
The book is emotional but in such a well thought and well spoken way that the sadness and fear is beautifully counterbalanced with love, friendship and hope. It is not a comedy but there are moments where having being in a situation of slowly watching a loved one slip further away - I laughed at the reality being portrayed and how it made me remember my own experiences.
The book is truly well written and the characters are as real as they can be in fiction.
This book brings a light to the reality of illness and the ever loving role of those who care for us.
Blurb
The Michaelmas Daisy: a contemporary story of loneliness, loyalty, love, finding new friends, and hope.
Beverley may be dead, but that doesn’t make it any easier to let go. She watches over her husband and daughter, sharing their pain, laughter, fears and dreams. As she watches, memories of her own life and love for her husband bring comfort and tears in equal measure.
Her daughter, Philippa (58, divorced), looks after her ailing father. She does so willingly, but caring for him 24/7 takes great patience and compassion, and such devotion is isolating.
Into their home comes Kaska (39). She provides respite care, brings kindness and energy, and helps Philippa realise it’s ok to still want some life of her own.
As her father’s condition worsens, Philippa’s dedication is tested to the full and difficult choices are necessary.
The Michaelmas Daisy: written in honour of those in need of care, and those who care for them.
Buy Links
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audible-The-Michaelmas-Daisy/dp/B0FG3HCV1Q/
US - https://www.amazon.com/Audible-The-Michaelmas-Daisy/dp/B0FG3HRVJQ/
Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218110680-the-michaelmas-daisy
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