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Someone Else's Bucket List
- Narrated by: Charlotte North
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In this sisterly PS, I Love You, an introverted young woman is saddled with fulfilling her late sister’s final wish: completing her bucket list while millions of people follow along online.
Jodie Boyd is a shy and anxious twenty-something, completely unsure of what to do with her life. Meanwhile, her older sister, Bree, is an adventurous, globe-trotting Instagram influencer with more than a million followers. Bree is the most alive person Jodie knows – until her unfathomable, untimely death from leukaemia. The Boyds are devastated, not to mention overwhelmed with medical debt. But Bree had a plan, and to Jodie's surprise a new post appears on her sister's Instagram feed.
The first of many posts Bree recorded in secret, it contains a jaw-dropping challenge for Jodie: complete Bree's bucket list. From ‘fly over Antarctica’ to ‘fall in love’, if Jodie pulls it off – and keeps all of Bree’s followers – a corporate sponsor will pay off the crushing medical debt. It’s crazy. It’s terrifying. It’s impossible to refuse. So, despite her trepidation, Jodie plunges in, never imagining that in death, her sister will teach her how to live.
Critic Reviews
‘Someone Else’s Bucket List takes a poignant look at how the bonds of sisterhood can shape our lives.’ (Namrata Patel, author of The Candid Life of Meena Dave)
‘I loved Someone Else's Bucket List. It begins by breaking your heart then takes you by surprise by becoming uplifting and utterly galvanizing. Best of all, though, it's a stirring celebration of the power of sisterhood!’ (Matt Cain, author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle)
‘Somebody Else’s Bucket List is a moving story about Jodie and Bree, two devoted sisters who each take extraordinary measures to help the other. Author Amy Matthews’s keen portrayal of grief and loss keeps the reader rooting for Jodie as she pushes out of her comfort zone to fulfill Bree’s dying wish. This life-affirming tale reminds us that happiness is possible if we find the courage to reach for it.’ (Jamie Beck, author of The Beauty of Rain)
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- Anonymous User
- 12-04-2024
A gentle read, full of laughter and sadness.
Trigger warning, though: It brought up a lot of grief stuff that I could 100% relate to. But tbh, I laughed out loud almost as much as I was a blubbery mess. It just touched me and I enjoyed it. 🙂
My favourite line:
“So, Jodie. Have you ever dated a pilot before? I could show you the world…”
“Ok, calm down Aladdin.”
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- Angela Payne
- 06-07-2024
I love Jodi completing the list & finding herself
I love Jodi carrying out Bree’s bucket list after she had gone. Beautifully written with heartfelt moments as well as many funny moments. Bree wanted Jodi to go & experience life and find herself in the process.
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- FIONA S.
- 14-10-2024
A nice light (but not too light) story.
This is a lovely story with touching sad moments and plenty of warmth and soul.
Characters are likeable and generally fairly well formed.
Narrator is very good but is probably at home slapping her forehead when someone explains how to pronounce “urgh” i.e not like the fleece boot brand.
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- pacinofan
- 24-09-2024
Light and dark in the same novel
I loved this book. It’s equal parts heartbreaking and positive. The author understands grief - I cried several times at seemingly innocuous observations that showed the author knows what grief is, and what it does to those of us left behind. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-09-2024
Great, heartwarming story
Loved the insights into life and death and what is important in life. It unfolds beautifully and with sensitivity.
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- Anonymous
- 22-09-2024
Beautiful story
I really loved this story. I got it on deal of the day and didn’t have high expectations, I really nice emotional feel good read. No violence, no angst, refreshing story.
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