We All Want Impossible Things
A celebration of friendship and life's unpredictable journey
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Published:14th Sep '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£14.99(9780857528988)
This poignant tale of friendship showcases how love and laughter endure through life's challenges. We All Want Impossible Things beautifully captures the essence of cherished memories.
In We All Want Impossible Things, the bond of friendship is explored through the lives of Edi and Ash, who have been inseparable for over forty years. From their youthful escapades to the challenges of adulthood, their connection has weathered the test of time. As they navigate life's milestones together, they have shared laughter, heartache, and everything in between, making their friendship a rich tapestry of experiences.
When Edi receives a cancer diagnosis, the dynamics of their relationship shift dramatically. Ash finds herself immersed in the rhythms of Edi's care, discovering joy in the small moments, from creating watermelon ice cubes to late-night adventures. This poignant journey highlights the importance of cherishing every moment, demonstrating how love and laughter can coexist even in the face of adversity.
We All Want Impossible Things is both deeply moving and humorously uplifting, celebrating the beauty of friendship in its most authentic form. The narrative captures the essence of living fully, embracing imperfections, and finding light in dark times. With a blend of wit and heartfelt emotion, this novel stands as a testament to the power of connection and the resilience of the human spirit.
Gorgeously tender and so deeply loving * NUSSAIBAH YOUNIS, bestselling author of FUNDAMENTALLY *
Rather a treat ... this novel is less about death than it is about life - the messy unpredictability, hideous unfairness and perplexity of it, as well as its one magnificent certainty: love. * THE SUNDAY TIMES *
Remarkable ... A whip-smart, funny, beautifully observed and exquisitely characterised novel about how even the deepest of losses can be accompanied by a joyous affirmation of life. * OBSERVER *
Imbued with love and humour ... this special book is in a class of its own. * EVENING STANDARD *
Newman's clearsighted and bracingly funny first novel is a moving celebration of friendship, love and cherished memories * DAILY MAIL *
One of the funniest books I've ever read ... so much detail and nuance ... fast-paced at times and then really beautifully slow. -- Fearne Cotton * STYLIST *
I adored this book. Jubilant, devastating, tender, heartbreaking, I found myself both in tears and 'snorty-laughing'. I know it will be one of those novels I return to time and time again, and recommend to everyone. There is so much love, funniness, honesty, courage, mess, bounce and surprise in this book, and not shred of it is mawkish. Loss might be the central theme but it is also the most robust and glorious affirmation of life. A masterclass on friendship, family love, memory, and the messiness of life and love and dying.Pure genius. * RACHEL JOYCE *
Breezy New York Nora-Ephron-style wit meets hospice memoir to create something profoundly beautiful...comforting, so funny, moving but never mawkish and packed with all kinds of love. It's one of my favourite books ever. * MARIAN KEYES *
Tragically funny, with moments of clarity and wisdom, Newman writes loss and laughter in equally brilliant amounts. * BONNIE GARMUS, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY *
I have heard nothing but good things about [We All Want Impossible Things] and they were all quite right - it's so warm and funny and full of great observations ... it looks set for rip-roaring success, deservedly so! * CLARE CHAMBERS, author of SMALL PLEASURES *
ISBN: 9781529177220
Dimensions: 197mm x 128mm x 15mm
Weight: 189g
240 pages