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The Imperfect Art of Caring

By: Jessica Ryn
Narrated by: Rebecca Cooper
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Publisher's Summary

One small act can make a big difference

Violet Strong is strong by name but not by nature, or so she thinks. She listens but never talks about herself. She’s friendly but doesn’t have many real friends. She’s become good at keeping people at a distance ever since she left home at eighteen and never looked back.

But when Violet is forced to return home to care for her estranged mother, Glenys, she quickly finds out that life as a carer isn’t easy. Feeling overwhelmed, she’s forced to turn to the other local carers, including childhood friend, Adam, for help.

Although returning home still feels like a mistake, maybe it will help Violet right some wrongs. After all, she can’t keep running from her past forever, and in learning to look after others, perhaps Violet can start to finally love herself…

‘Well-written and entertaining’ Katie Fforde, A Springtime Affair

‘Full of hope, love and kindness’ Kirsty Capes, Careless

‘Warm-hearted, moving and funny’ Frances Quinn, The Smallest Man

‘Had my heart from the first page’ Stephanie Butland, Lost For Words

‘Made me laugh and ugly-cry in the best possible way’ Freya Sampson, The Last Library

©2021 Jessica Ryn (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic Reviews

"This will uplift your soul." (Heat)

"A poignant reminder about the importance of connection and community, written with such heart." (Nicola Gill, author of The Neighbours)

"Completely beguiling - a messy, loveable cast of characters with Dawn at the centre bringing the light." (Beth Morrey, author of Saving Missy)

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