The Light in the Hallway (Paperback)

From the bestselling author of The Girl in the Corner comes the moving story of a man whose life is changed in an instant. How do you start again when you lose the only love you've ever known? When Nick's wife Kerry falls ill and dies, he realises for the first time how fragile his happiness has always been, and how much he's been taking his good life and wonderful family for granted. Now, he suddenly finds himself navigating parenthood alone, unsure how to deal with his own grief, let alone that of his teenage son, Olly. In the depths of his heartbreak, Nick must find a way to navigate life that pleases his son, his in-laws, his family and his friends-while honouring what Kerry meant to them all. But when it comes to his own emotions, Nick doesn't know where to begin. Kerry was his childhood sweetheart-but was she really the only one who could ever make him happy? And in the aftermath of tragedy, can Nick and his son find themselves again?

General

Imprint:	Lake Union Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Amanda Prowse
Dimensions:	140 x 208 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	346
ISBN-13:	978-1-5420-4117-1
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction
LSN:	1-5420-4117-1
Barcode:	9781542041171

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Wed, 13 Nov 2019 | Review by: Breakaway R.

A sensitive story about friendship and loss. Half of the book is set in 1992 a story of summer and the adventures of three young lads Nick, Eric and Alex. The other half is now, Nick is married to Kerry his childhood sweetheart and they have a son Oliver about to go to University. A time Kerry won't see as she has terminal cancer. The story begins with Kerry's last days and her passing and continues with the adjustments both Nick and Oliver have to make to their lives and their relationship with each other. With flashbacks to the carefree summer of 1992 which develops the background of the relationships of the main characters. Nick has lived in the same small town all of his life, surrounded by family and friends but he dreamed of the university and bigger things then whilst at school, he fell in love and his future was quickly mapped out for him when Kerry became pregnant. He went to work with his Dad at Siddley's along with half of the town, they married, and life moved on with the ultimate struggles of a young family but with love at the heart of it. When Nick and Oliver say goodbye to Kerry, they both struggle with how to move on. I cried tears many times whilst reading their story, but it was also joyful and a good read. The summer of 1992 was a lovely story of how relationships can develop and last a lifetime. I would happily recommend this book the character development was excellent; this is a steady page-turner which kept my attention and interest and left me with a smile. Taramindo. Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.

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