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This Is Not a Pity Memoir
- Narrated by: Fiona Button
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
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Publisher's Summary
An ordinary day. The end of ordinary life.
One morning in June, Abi had her to-do list—drop the kids to school, get coffee and go to work. Jacob had a bad headache so she added 'pick up steroids'. She returned home and found the man she loved and fought and laughed with for 20 years lying on the bathroom floor.
And nothing would ever be the same again.
But this is not a pity memoir. It's about meeting your person. And crazed late-night Google trawls. It's about the things you wished you'd said to the person who matters then wildly over-sharing with the barista who doesn't know you at all. It's about sushi and the wrong shoes and the moments you want to shout 'cut'. It's about the silence when you are lost in space and the importance of family and parties and noise.
It's the difference between surviving and living. It's a reminder that, even in the worst times, there is light ahead.
It's a love story.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-01-2023
Beautifully crafted, thoroughly engaging
I bought this book on a whim, not realising who Abi Morgan is. I’ve now listened to the entire audio book twice to soak up her finely observed prose … and I’ll probably go back and watch The Split again, too. A remarkable true story, deftly told. There is much in Abi’s writing to be learned about relationships, ‘life’, the human condition.
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- Steve Sherry
- 19-08-2023
This is not a pity memoir, it’s a love story.
I will not do this story justice. The trials that they endure, the perseverance, and the blind faith in love, wins out. It will be hard to better this book in the near future. Beautifully narrated, I’m glad it’s over, but also sad. Being on the fringe of such a positive, empathetic story was a delight. Thanks Abi, I wish you well.
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- Louise Pearson
- 19-12-2023
Raw and Honest, it gripped me from TheGet-Go!
For this to happen to one family is just incredible. And yet they face their challenges with grit, determination, humour and compassion; one of this year's best reads!!
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- Michele
- 12-03-2024
I will listen twice
This is a must. I loved this so much i will listen again. Thank you to the author for such an amazing listen.
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- Fran
- 22-05-2023
Courageous and Raw
Thank you very much Abi for sharing your story, feelings and thoughts, so raw and unpretentious, so inspiring and hopeful. Highly recommend!
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- Anonymous User
- 05-07-2023
Beautifully read and beautifully written
What a privilege to hear such an enthralling tale of love.
A wonderful listen.
Beautifully read and written.
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- Andrea
- 22-09-2022
Absolutely superb.
Abi Morgan’s memoir is searingly hypnotic and beautifully crafted. As a multi award winning scriptwriter, Abi has a keen eye for dialogue. Minimalist, self-effacing and heartbreakingly honest. At times, I was gasping and laughing out loud. I did not want it to end. I feel I have gained a friend and learned more about the art of resilience. I wish Abi and her family a long and rewarding life.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-04-2024
Startling
Beautiful, brave and nuanced….i loved this book - a true love story and a true inspiration
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- Julie raunik
- 01-07-2023
Just…. Thank you Abi
Thank you for putting this down on paper and sharing it with us. A phenomenal journey of loss, discovery and love. Great narration.
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- Lynne
- 28-06-2024
Mesmerising!
Abi Morgan’s writing is exquisite. Definitely not a pity memoir but it is impossible not to empathise. A beautiful book perfectly narrated by Fiona Button.
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