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Lifesaving for Beginners
- Author
- Josie Lloyd
- Narrator
- Lucy Scott
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 21 July 2022
- Run Time
- 10 hours 42 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
‘Heart-warming and life-affirming, full of humour and compassion’ ADELE PARKS, PLATINUM
‘A beautifully warm-hearted tale of friendship and hope’ MY WEEKLY
‘I loved this incredibly touching book…[it’s] a life-belt that will help any reader through a tough patch’ VERONICA HENRY
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In life’s stormy waters, it’s your friends who keep you afloat…
Maddy Wolfe’s life has just capsized. After her twenty-year marriage suddenly implodes, she heads to Brighton to search for her estranged son, Jamie. But he’s nowhere to be found and for the first time, she’s totally alone. That is, until she meets the Salty Sea-Gals, a group of feisty sea-swimmers.
Seventy-two-year old Helga is determined not to slow down, while thirty-something Tor is still figuring out who she is. Bereaved Dominica is trying to find a reason to carry on, and busy mum Claire is learning to put herself first for a change.
As their regular cold-water plunges become a lifeline for them all, Maddy starts to realise that these brave women might just help her find both Jamie and herself. Together, will they turn the tide?
'Inspiring, heart-warming, utter joy' TAMMY COHEN
‘A beautiful read. You’ll love this one’ LOUISE BEECH
‘An absolute delight of a book!’ CELIA ANDERSON
‘Oh, this is such a wonderful read’ BISHOP’S STORTFORD INDEPENDENT
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Readers LOVE Josie Lloyd’s heart-warming novels:
'Inspiring and warm, heartfelt and real. I really loved this story'
'I rarely cry when reading but I was so emotionally impacted by this read I had a few cries in the bath reading it… a heart-warming portrayal of true friendship'
'Expect tears, laughter and a lot of fist pump in the air moments!’
'A bloody brilliant, inspirational book of friendship and hope'
'Heartfelt and empowering'
'Affirming and inspiring… this book will give you all the feels!'
'I loved this book from the very beginning to the very end; it is a story that will resonate with every woman'
'Full of humour and compassion… I laughed and I cried'
'I absolutely loved this book. A testament to the power of friendship'
Critics Review
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Praise for Lifesaving for Beginners:
'The uplifting new novel about female friendship shows that together, mates turn tides… I laughed out loud' Sun
'This heart-warming, life-affirming novel is full of humour and compassion' Adele Parks, Platinum
'A beautifully warm-hearted tale of friendship and hope' My Weekly Summer Special
‘An inspiring book about the power of female friendship.’My Weekly
‘I loved this incredibly touching book about courage, resilience and the power of friendship… A lifebelt of a book that will help any reader through a tough patch and encourage them to reach out, be bold and make a difference. And never give up. An absolute joy.’ Veronica Henry
‘A beautiful read. You’ll love this one by Josie Lloyd. An uplifting joyful book about friendship, cold-water swimming and searching for loved ones. An eclectic mix of characters jump off the page.’ Louise Beech
'Inspiring, heart-warming, deeply comforting. Lifesaving for Beginners is like a DryRobe in book form. Utter joy.' Tammy Cohen
‘Strong friendships, dry wit and a fabulously authentic setting make this a book to dive into. An absolute delight!’ Celia Anderson
'Oh, this is such a wonderful read' Bishop's Stortford Independent
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‘A fiercely positive story, about the power of hope’ Mike Gayle
‘Uplifting and positive’ Prima
‘An honest read that, despite its heart-wrenching topic, will uplift and inspire you’ Heat
‘An amazing story that shows us all the strength of the human spirit and the power of friendship. An inspiration!’ Magic Radio
‘Uplifting… an inspiring read’ Good Housekeeping
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Details
- Author
- Josie Lloyd
- Narrator
- Lucy Scott
- Duration
- 10 hours 42 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 July 2022
- ISBN
- 9780008373665
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Water sports and recreations, Swimming, Sea life and the seashore: general interest
Synopsis
‘Heart-warming and life-affirming, full of humour and compassion’ ADELE PARKS, PLATINUM ‘A beautifully warm-hearted tale of friendship and hope’ MY WEEKLY ‘I loved this incredibly touching book…[it’s] a life-belt that will help any reader through a tough patch’ VERONICA HENRY *** In life’s stormy waters, it’s your friends who keep you afloat… Maddy Wolfe’s life has just capsized. After her twenty-year marriage suddenly implodes, she heads to Brighton to search for her estranged son, Jamie. But he’s nowhere to be found and for the first time, she’s totally alone. That is, until she meets the Salty Sea-Gals, a group of feisty sea-swimmers. Seventy-two-year old Helga is determined not to slow down, while thirty-something Tor is still figuring out who she is. Bereaved Dominica is trying to find a reason to carry on, and busy mum Claire is learning to put herself first for a change. As their regular cold-water plunges become a lifeline for them all, Maddy starts to realise that these brave women might just help her find both Jamie and herself. Together, will they turn the tide? 'Inspiring, heart-warming, utter joy' TAMMY COHEN ‘A beautiful read. You’ll love this one’ LOUISE BEECH ‘An absolute delight of a book!’ CELIA ANDERSON ‘Oh, this is such a wonderful read’ BISHOP’S STORTFORD INDEPENDENT *** Readers LOVE Josie Lloyd’s heart-warming novels: 'Inspiring and warm, heartfelt and real. I really loved this story' 'I rarely cry when reading but I was so emotionally impacted by this read I had a few cries in the bath reading it… a heart-warming portrayal of true friendship' 'Expect tears, laughter and a lot of fist pump in the air moments!’ 'A bloody brilliant, inspirational book of friendship and hope' 'Heartfelt and empowering' 'Affirming and inspiring… this book will give you all the feels!' 'I loved this book from the very beginning to the very end; it is a story that will resonate with every woman' 'Full of humour and compassion… I laughed and I cried' 'I absolutely loved this book. A testament to the power of friendship'
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