Sarah Haywood

A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK New York Times Bestseller "Fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine will love The Cactus." --Red magazine In this charming and poignant debut, one woman's unconventional journey to finding love means learning to embrace the unexpected. For Susan Green, messy emotions don't fit into the equation of her perfectly ordered life. She has a flat that is ideal for one, a job that suits her passion for logic, and an "interpersonal arrangement" that provides cultural and other, more intimate, benefits. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan's greatest fear is realized. She is losing control. Enter Rob, the dubious but well-meaning friend of her indolent brother. As Susan's due date draws near and her dismantled world falls further into a tailspin, Susan finds an unlikely ally in Rob. She might have a chance at finding real love and learning to love herself, if only she can figure out how to let go.

The Cactus

La felicità del cactus

"Fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine will love The Cactus." --Red magazineIn this charming and poignant debut, one woman's unconventional journey to finding love means learning to embrace the unexpected.For Susan Green, messy emotions don't fit into the equation of her perfectly ordered life. She has a flat that is ideal for one, a job that suits her passion for logic, and an "interpersonal arrangement" that provides cultural and other, more intimate, benefits. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan's greatest fear is realized. She is losing control.Enter Rob, the dubious but well-meaning friend of her indolent brother. As Susan's due date draws near and her dismantled world falls further into a tailspin, Susan finds an unlikely ally in Rob. She might have a chance at finding real love and learning to love herself, if only she can figure out how to let go.

Od zawsze Susan dbała o to, by mieć wszystko pod kontrolą - żyła w czystym i idealnie uporządkowanym mieszkaniu, pracowała codziennie w tych samych godzinach i nie pozwalała sobie na spontaniczność. Kobieta uważa, że związki jedynie, by zakłóciły jej tryb życia i nie chce się w nic angażować. Uwikłana jest w układ, który pozbawiony jest miłości, ale pozwala jej na zostanie matką. Gdy matka Susan umiera, życie kobiety zmienia się nie do poznania. Uporządkowane mieszkanie pogrążone jest w chaosie, a Susan nie potrafi sobie poradzić z natłokiem uczuć. W jej życiu pojawia się roztrzepany Rob, bliski znajomy jej brata. Mężczyzna pomaga jej przygotować się do dnia porodu i staje się dla niej wsparciem, dzięki któremu Susan na nowo odnajduję równowagę. Z każdym dniem Rob coraz bardziej fascynuje kobietę, w której sercu rodzi się nadzieja na to, że także i jej pisane jest prawdziwe uczucie. Czy Susan poradzi sobie w rzeczywistości, której nigdy nie będzie mogła kontrolować? A może wygrają jej dawne przyzwyczajenia?

Kaktus

La vita di Susan è perfetta... per Susan. Ha un appartamento a Londra tagliato su misura per una sola persona, un lavoro che soddisfa la sua passione per la logica e un accordo molto civile con un gentiluomo che le garantisce adeguati stimoli culturali, e non solo, senza inutili sdolcinatezze. Guai perciò a chiunque tenti di abbozzare un maggior coinvolgimento emotivo e di accorciare le distanze: Susan punge, come i cactus che colleziona. Eppure, si sa, la vita sfugge a ogni controllo. E l’aplomb di Susan inizia a vacillare quando deve fare i conti con un lutto improvviso e con la prospettiva, del tutto implausibile secondo lei, di una gravidanza. Proprio quando Susan teme di non riuscire più a fare tutto da sola, riceverà aiuto dalle persone più impensabili. E l’inflessibile femminista di ferro, la donna combattiva e spinosa come i suoi cactus, si troverà a fiorire.

Alka Joshi

Featuring two REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE book club picks, this exclusive collection includes compelling debut novels that will stay with you long after the last page. The Henna Artist Escaping from an abusive arranged marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way from her 1950s rural village to the vibrant pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the henna artist—and confidante—most in demand to the wealthy women of the upper class. Trusted with their secrets, she can never reveal her own… The Cactus For Susan Green, messy emotions don’t fit into the equation of her perfectly ordered life. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan’s greatest fear is realized: she is losing control. As her dismantled world falls further into a tailspin, Susan might have a chance at finding real love and learning to love herself, if only she can figure out how to let go.

Book Club Box Set

Based upon the notebooks the author creates for herself when planning celebrations, this organiser includes wedding tips from a host of top wedding names, handy checklists, sealed pouches for swatches and samples, dividers to store paperwork, a diary and address book, and pull-out cards for the groom and best-man.

Wedding Bible Planner

Celebrity wedding planner and British TV `Wedding Doctor' Sarah Haywood's ultimate guide to planning the perfect day with style, Sophistication, and panache.

Sarah Haywood

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