How to Get a Life

How to Get a Life

The feel-good and heart-warming read from the Richard and Judy Book Club author

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'Emotional and joyous!' Sun

'The literary equivalent of a hug' Glamour

'Gorgeous, funny and heartfelt' ELEANOR RAY

'A book that will make you smile in just about every possible way' MATSON TAYLOR

‘Such a wonderful, heartwarming book. Everyone needs Danny Mulberry in their lives’ ALICE CLARK-PLATTS

An uplifting and inspiring novel about becoming the person you were always meant to be, from the author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman.

When reality comes calling, do you face it . . . or keep running?

Danny
is the definition of a man who 'could do better'. He drinks more than he should, lives in his best friend's garden shed - and he hasn't spoken to his sister in sixteen years.

But when Danny is the subject of a misleading newspaper article, claiming his lifestyle might actually be quite enlightened, he suddenly finds himself in the limelight. Letters begin to flood in from strangers seeking his guidance.

Wolfie is the daughter of Danny's estranged sister. She's never met her uncle, but her mother is struggling and Wolfie needs him. So when she sees Danny's picture in the paper, she sets out to find him.

Within a week, Danny goes from being responsibility-free to a big brother, an uncle and an unwitting existential 'guru' to some very lost souls.

Can he become the man they all need him to be?

'Clever, thought-provoking and huge-hearted. Pure Joy!' HAZEL PRIOR

'Heartfelt and humorous' HOLLY MILLER

'Supremely heart-warming and an immensely funny read that will pull you in from beginning to end' Glamour

'One of those gorgeous books that completely lifts your spirits and restores your faith in humanity' RUTH JONES on The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

(Previously published as Sincerely, Me)

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

***** An utterly enchanting and emotional novel
***** An absolute emotional rollercoaster yet funny along the way
***** A joy to read from start to finish
***** Leaves you feeling happy
***** One of my favourite books this year

Reviews

  • The literary equivalent of a hug . . . supremely heart-warming and an immensely funny read that will pull you in from beginning to end
    Glamour

About the author

Julietta Henderson

Julietta Henderson grew up in the rainforests of North Queensland, Australia. Like many Australians, her love affair with Europe began when she came to London on a working holiday and stayed for more than a decade. Now a full-time writer, Julietta divides her life between Melbourne, the UK and wherever she can find winter.
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