Happy People Read and Drink Coffee
A story of love, loss, and healing in Ireland
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Hachette Book Group
Published:10th May '16
£30.00
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This novel follows Diane's journey from grief to healing as she navigates love after loss. Happy People Read and Drink Coffee explores the power of connection.
In Happy People Read and Drink Coffee, readers are introduced to Diane, a woman whose seemingly perfect life is shattered by tragedy. As a devoted wife and mother, she runs a charming literary café in Paris, but everything changes when she loses her husband and daughter in a tragic car accident. The loss leaves her grappling with grief and loneliness, forcing her to reevaluate her life and purpose.
One year later, seeking solace and a fresh start, Diane relocates to a quaint town on the Irish coast. Here, she hopes to find healing and rebuild her life in solitude. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she encounters Edward, a brooding and enigmatic photographer. Their connection ignites a whirlwind romance that is both passionate and tumultuous, challenging Diane to confront her past and embrace the possibility of love once more.
Happy People Read and Drink Coffee beautifully captures the complexities of love, loss, and the journey toward healing. As Diane navigates her new life in Ireland, she discovers that even in the depths of sorrow, hope and love can flourish. This poignant tale reminds us that while loss is painful, the memories of love can endure and transform us in profound ways.
"Profoundly moving and expertly told, Happy People confronts life's most nightmarish tragedy with an unblinking examination. Diane's journey to find meaning again is at once charming and heartbreaking, and I found myself pulling for her to seek out her next experience of love. The wisdom and magic in these pages will linger long after the book is closed." -- #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs "Martin-Lugand's sparse but emotionally forceful style, aided by Smith's translation from the original French, catches the sweeter moments between two people embittered by loss." -- Kirkus "A heartbreaking story of love and loss that will twist readers up in knots... Essential for any foreign literature or women's fiction collection." --Library Journal "The energy that Agnes Martin-Lugand is able to convey with this storm is enormous. This is one roller-coaster of a book, but I loved every moment of it... Anyone who has ever experienced a feeling of any kind, ever, will enjoy this novel." -- San Francisco Book Review "This is a powerful story of love and loss and how life moves forward often of its own accord. Both tearful and uplifting this is an exquisite story of re-growth and renewal after tragedy." -- Blogcritics.org
ISBN: 9781602862845
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256 pages