Anna McPartlin

Here is a truth that can't be escaped: for Mia 'Rabbit' Hayes, life is coming to an end . . . Rabbit Hayes loves her life, ordinary as it is, and the extraordinary people in it. She loves her spirited daughter, Juliet; her colourful, unruly family; the only man in her big heart, Johnny Faye. But it turns out the world has other plans for Rabbit, and she's OK with that. Because she has plans for the world too, and only a handful of days left to make them happen. Here is a truth that won't be forgotten: this is a story about laughing through life's surprises and finding the joy in every moment. Praise for Anna McPartlin: 'What a beautiful book. I cried and smiled my way through' Jane Green 'Impossible to put down' Image 'Grabbing you by the throat and the funny-bone straight from the get go...a mash-up of Roddy Doyle and Jojo Moyes' Dublin Herald Perfect for readers of John Green, Jojo Moyes, Liane Moriarty and Cecelia Ahern.

The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes

Die letzten Tage von Rabbit Hayes

'Brilliant, funny and immensely moving' Catherine Isaac, author of You, Me, Everything 'Well, that was a tearjerker! Anna McPartlin's Below the Big Blue Sky is a MORE than worthy follow-up to The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes' Marian Keyes *** There's no family quite like the Hayes, and yet they're just like any other - they love each other, they look out for each other and they drive each other mad. When their youngest, Rabbit, dies tragically at just forty, the Hayes are almost torn apart by their grief. Without her beloved mum, twelve-year-old Bunny is adrift; without Rabbit, there can be no Bunny. Her Granny is concerned when Bunny insists on being called by her real name, Juliet. Even surrounded by the noise and chaos of the Hayes, Juliet feels lost and alone. Meanwhile, Rabbit's sister Grace has something else on her mind. She's got the gene that made her sister ill, and she hasn't told anyone yet. All she can think about are the things she's always wanted to do, like fly a plane or climb a mountain, or watch her four children grow up. She doesn't know how to share the news that may break her family, but she knows she needs their support, now more than ever. Despite squabbling over what Rabbit will wear at the wake and their dad burying himself in the past with his diaries, the Hayes family know there's only one way they'll get through this: together. This huge-hearted novel is about grief, family, the messiness of life and finding humour in the most unexpected of places. Below the Big Blue Sky will make you laugh, cry and fill you with joy. Look out for Anna McPartlin's new novel Waiting for the Miracle. ***What readers have been saying about Below the Big Blue Sky*** 'Equally heartbreaking and hilarious' 'You will laugh, you will cry and you will laugh while crying' 'A real, raw, beautiful depiction of life, love and loss' 'The story has us laughing, crying and on the edge of our seats' 'A beautiful story, beautifully written' 'You'll howl laughing and bawl crying, even on the same page' 'A truly wonderful read' 'It is OK to laugh while grieving' 'Fantastically funny and heartbreaking in equal measure' 'Big-hearted, amusing, compassionate, emotional' '#RememberRabbitHayes' 'Moving, heartbreaking and funny' 'I love, love, love the Hayes family' 'Desperately sad, hilariously funny and incredibly moving all at the same time'

Jojo Moyes meets Marian Keyes in this heartwarming, laugh-out-loud novel

Below the Big Blue Sky

Emma ist glücklich, seit sie mit John zusammenwohnt. Doch dann passiert ein Unfall und plötzlich ist sie allein. Mithilfe ihrer Freunde überwindet Emma ihre Trauer.

Roman

Weil du bei mir bist

'Beautiful, heart-wrenching and raw. A joy' Sinéad Moriarty author of the Devlin Sisters novels Anna McPartlin's new novel is an uplifting and emotional exploration of motherhood, filled with unique and unforgettable characters, as funny as it is moving, and as poignant as it is wise. 2010 Caroline has hit rock bottom. After years of trying, it's clear she can't have children, and the pain has driven her and her husband apart. She isn't pregnant, her husband is gone and her beloved dog is dead. The other women at her infertility support group have their own problems, too. Natalie's girlfriend is much less excited about having children than her. Janet's husband might be having an affair. And then there's Ronnie, intriguing, mysterious Ronnie, who won't tell anyone her story. 1976 Catherine is sixteen and pregnant. Her boyfriend wants nothing to do with her, and her parents are ashamed. When she's sent away to a convent for pregnant girls, she is desperate not to be separated from her child. But she knows she might risk losing the baby forever. 'An enthralling read with brilliant characterisation, heartbreaking plotting, and so many laughs along the way' Liz Nugent

The heartbreaking new novel from the bestselling author of The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes

Waiting for the Miracle

Irgendwo im Glück

Quand Mia, surnommée affectueusement Rabbit, entre en maison de repos, elle n'a plus que neuf jours à vivre. Tous ses proches sont présents à ses côtés pour la soutenir. Jack et Molly, ses parents, incapables de dire adieu à leur enfant, Davey et Grace, son frère et sa sœur, qui la considèrent toujours comme la petite dernière de la famille, Juliet, sa fille de 12 ans qu'elle élève seule, et enfin Marjorie, sa meilleure amie et confidente. Au fur et à mesure que les jours passent et que l'espoir de la sauver s'amenuise, sa famille et ses amis sont amenés à s'interroger sur leur vie et la manière dont ils vont continuer sans celle qui leur apporte tant. Car, si Rabbit a elle-même perdu la bataille, celle-ci ne fait que commencer pour son entourage. Anna McPartlin nous fait partager ces neuf journées si spéciales dans la vie de Rabbit et de ses proches. Mélancolique et drolatique à la fois, Les Derniers Jours de Rabbit Hayes nous entraîne dans un voyage émotionnel intense. À travers une galerie de personnages touchants, ce récit sur le deuil déborde d'un optimisme rare et nous rappelle que, quelles que soient les circonstances, il y a toujours de la lumière au bout du tunnel.

Les derniers jours de Rabbit Hayes

From the cradle, Eve and Lily were best friends. One summer apart, one huge fight and 17 years later Eve wakes up from a horrific car accident to find her old friend nursing her. But little can they suspect that their friendship is under a threat that will change the future forever.

The Space Between Us

Alexandra, gone

Pack Up the Moon

Apart from the Crowd

Mia "Rabbit" Hayes is one of the lucky ones. She loves her life, ordinary as it is. She has plans for the world - but the world has other plans for Rabbit: a devastating diagnosis. An exuberant novel full of happiness and heartbreak, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes is a story of finding the joy in every moment.

Los Ultimos Dias de Rabbit Hayes

Ostatnie dni Krolika

THERE'S A BIG LIFE AHEAD OF HER. CAN SHE FIND THE COURAGE TO LIVE IT? Emma is twenty-six -- pretty, intelligent, and happily living with her childhood sweetheart John in a cute little Dublin apartment. Her biggest problem is that her mother won't stop nagging her to get married already. Emma and John feel like the perfect couple, their future alive with possibilities. But out of the blue, a tragedy throws her life into disarray -- and Emma is suddenly, incomprehensibly, alone. As she emerges from grief, Emma has to find a whole new way of living, and her loyal friends rally round in an attempt to help. Clodagh, Emma's lifelong friend, with whom she's shared everything from mud pies to dating disasters. Anne and Richard, more-or-less happily married and debating a move to the country. Emma's brother Noel, the young Catholic priest, finding his own faith tested even as he tries to comfort Emma. Seán, the gorgeous bad boy of a thousand one-night stands, uncomfortably aware of his and Emma's growing connection. Witty, acerbic, and sometimes downright shocking, Emma documents the stories of her friends and her own recovery from grief with a candor that engages the reader from the very first page. With an amazing insight into the power of friendship and a wry, irreverent humor that considers no subject off-limits, talented new Irish writer Anna McPartlin tells a heartwarming story of the courage it takes to move past loss and learn to live.

'And just like that my boy was gone.' Maisie Brennan is standing on a podium on the twentieth anniversary of the death of her son, trying to find the first breath that will help her start talking to a room full of strangers. A daunting task at the best of times, but she's also menopausal and one hot flush away from totally losing it. But as Maisie begins her story, she soon relaxes and word by word disappears into her past, back to 1st January 1995 âe" the day when one misunderstood action led to a chain of events that changed her life for ever... If you laughed and cried reading Anna McPartlin's bestselling story The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes, then Somewhere Inside of Happy will have you smiling and tearful all over again.

Somewhere Inside of Happy

Fans of Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes will love The Space Between Us, a heart-breaking story of friendship from award-nominated author, Anna McPartlin. From babyhood Eve and Lily were best friends. But one huge fight and 17 years later Eve wakes up from a horrific accident to find her old friend nursing her. At first, their reunion is tentative but during Eve's many months in hospital they confront both the lies of the past and their present failures. And each clearly sees how the other needs to change her life: Lily must get out of an impossible marriage and Eve has to face up to the pain she has caused others. The crisis that brought Eve and Lily together again seems like a blessing that has given them a second chance to be there for each other when they most need someone to lean on. Little do they suspect that their friendship is under a threat that will change the future forever ... 'Anna McPartlin can make you feel despair and sadness but she can also make you see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's quite an impressive feat. If you haven't already tried Anna McPartlin then you are definitely missing out. She is one of the finest writers around and The Space Between Us is one of the best tales of friendship' Chicklitreviewsandnews.com 'Anna's warmth and humour shine through as she takes the reader on a journey through laughter and tears' U Magazine Anna McPartlin believes that even the darkest times have their lighter moments and she tells tales that are authentic, deeply emotional and yet often deeply funny. The Space Between Us is Anna McPartlin at the height of her storytelling powers. Before her writing career took off Anna was, among other things, a stand-up comedian and a claims adjuster. Her first novel Pack Up The Moon was shortlisted as Newcomer of the Year in the Irish Book Awards and her writing has gone from strength to strength ever since. Her other titles include Apart from the Crowd, So What If I'm Broken, The Truth Will Out and her latest, the Richard and Judy Book Club title, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes.

Der neue Roman der Autorin des Bestsellers «Die letzten Tage von Rabbit Hayes» – ein bewegendes Porträt von Mutterschaft und einem dunklen Kapitel irischer Geschichte: den Magdalenenheimen. Dublin, 2010. Caroline glaubt, alles verloren zu haben: den Traum, Mutter zu werden, und darüber auch ihre Ehe. Eine Selbsthilfegruppe führt sie mit drei verwandten Seelen zusammen: Natalie, deren Lebensgefährtin keine Kinder möchte. Janet, die von ihrem Mann betrogen wird. Und die toughe Ronnie, die ihre Geschichte nicht preisgeben mag. Cork, 1976. Catherine ist 16 und schwanger - die Tochter des Schweinebauern schwanger vom Sohn des Richters, ein Skandal. Als sie in ein wahrhaft furchtbares Heim für ledige Mütter gebracht wird, will Catherine nur eines: ihr Kind retten - und behalten. Und sie weiß bald, dass sie dafür alles riskieren muss. Zwei Frauen, getrennt durch viele Jahrzehnte, vereint durch eine gemeinsame Hoffnung. Anna McPartlin erzählt dramatisch, witzig, rührend und lebensnah wie keine Zweite.

Warten auf ein Wunder

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The Irish Bestseller WHAT IF YOUR BOYFRIEND DIED RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU? It was supposed to be a night of fun and celebration. But when John dies in a dreadful accident, his girlfriend, Emma, is plunged into despair. She loved John more than life itself - and now death has taken him from her. She feels nothing, has lost everything. her world spins out of control. Or so she thinks. For Emma has friends - good friends who rally around her. but the shocking memory of that night returns to haunt each of them in different and trying ways. And Emma knows that if she is ever to laugh at life again, or find the love she once had, she has to let go of the man she thought she couldn't live without. She must let go and trust her heart. 'Insightful and moving . . . defiantly irreverent' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT 'Captures the pain of loss and longing . . . but her background in stand-up comedy spills on to every page, making this touching novel so funny' IRISH INDEPENDENT

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