The Love Story of Missy Carmichael
For readers of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and A Man Called Ove, a life-affirming, deeply moving "coming-of-old" story, a celebration of how ordinary days are made extraordinary through friendship, family, and the power of forgiving yourself--at any age. "At a time when people are having to isolate, [this novel is] a balm, offering an exp...show more
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If you enjoyed Olive Kitteridge then you will equally enjoy this similar tale set in Britain. Missy is in her late seventies, slowly outliving her piers, and learning to deal with the loneliness of being the one left behind. Her story cleverly intertwines her reflections on the life she has led with her new relationships and endeavors as she slowly makes new friends and starts a new life. Beth Morrey has created an amiable, witty female lead and...read more
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