In Search of Mr Darcy
Lessons Learnt in the Pursuit of Happily Ever After
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Icon Books
Published:23rd May '24
Should be back in stock very soon
A coming-of-middle-age memoir, about the search for love, friendship and the ever-elusive Mr Darcy. Prince Charming? Happily ever after? Childhood fairy tales are full of promises, but the reality - life - is a very different story. And that story has a hell of a lot to teach us. Written with honesty, humour and warmth, Christina Ford looks back on four decades of dates, loves, marriages, friendships, affairs, divorces, parenting disasters and stepparenting nightmares. For all those who have ever wondered if there is life after divorce, sex after 40, or who have had their heart broken and questioned if they will ever find love again, this is a reaffirming rallying call that mid-life is exactly that - the middle and not the end. AUTHOR: Christina Ford is a former TV and film executive who crossed continents to be with a man and you can guess how that turned out. She lives in London and documents her life in her blog A Broad in London. This is her first book.
Such a great voice. A 21st-century Nora Ephron. -- Stephen May
The Christina that alternately walks and pushes us and tickles us through these pages is an ever-evolving character whom I ... don't want to ever let go of. This is not a book for friends and family, this is a witty, hilarious at times, poignant story of a woman breaking free from a narrative she was sold as a girl. -- Alyson Feltes, Writer/Co-EP, Ozark
Ford's directness and frankness lend a unique authenticity to her narrative, making it particularly engaging. [...] In Search of Mr. Darcy appeals to a wide audience, offering wisdom for women of all ages and walks of life. Ford's journey, while deeply personal, taps into universal themes of self-discovery and empowerment. Her story encourages readers to confront challenges and nurture their best selves, making it a valuable addition to the genre of personal memoirs. * Literary Titan (Gold Award Winner) *
A triumph. Hope-filled and life-affirming. * Sunday Post *
Will resonate with readers who enjoy the likes of Bridget Jones's Diary but with an additional layer of spice that only a true story can deliver. Very highly recommended * Readers' Favorite *
Real-life Bridget Jones meets Sex in the City ... An intimate, moving and funny memoir of one woman's extraordinary life, and her search for love and happiness. * Readers' Choice Book Awards *
ISBN: 9781837730032
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320 pages