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The Woman Who Kept Everything

By: Jane Gilley
Narrated by: Juanita McMahon
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The Lady in the Van meets The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry in this uplifting, funny and moving debut novel about a 79-year-old hoarder who is convinced the world is against her.

79-year-old Gloria Frensham is a hoarder. She lives amongst piles of magazines, cardboard boxes and endless knickknacks that are stacked into every room of her home and teeter in piles along the landing and up the stairs.

She hasn’t left the house in years, but when a sudden smell of burning signifies real danger, she is forced to make a sudden departure and leave behind her beloved possessions.

Determined she’s not ready for a care home, Gloria sets out to discover what life still has to offer her. It’s time to navigate the outside world on her own, one step at a time, with just one very small suitcase in tow....

Heartwarming and poignant in equal measure, this is a story about the loneliness of life, the struggles of growing old, the power of kindness and the bravery it takes to leave our comfort zones.

©2019 Jane Gilley (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Holidays Literature & Fiction Heartfelt Inspiring
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This is all too true and not as shocking as one might think. Thank you Jane Gilley for writing such a lovely, sensitive, educational approach to the problems faced by single, aging women.

A MUST READ!

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The most charming, lovable, sensitive, enchanting and unforgettable book I've read in a very long time. Give yourself a gift today and enjoy it!

The Woman Who Kept Everything

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There aren't very many stories with an 80 year old heroine that have come to my attention. I was worried at the beginning that it was going to be a downer but it was far from it. A good and positive story.

Unique story

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This was such a delight to listen. The reader was magnificent. I love books in settings with accents and this one was tops! Not a depressing story, but actually uplifting. Perhaps not totally plausible, but engaging none the less.

Delightful

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Loved this book. Great narrator, liked her voice. Great Story for older lady. Didnt want it to end.

The Old Woman Who Coose Life

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I guess this can be taken as an exhortation at any age. Full of life, love, hope and joy I enjoyed this audiobook.

Living Large

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It is a great light hearted story of finding a new lease of life during a time when many think it’s over. There’s always time to have fun in life - even when you’re 80 :)

Fun feel good story

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loved it! the characters were described great and the narrating matched! very enjoyable! I loved listening to it!

makes you want to live life to the fullest

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While this isn’t a book I would listen to a second time, the story and performance are decent and I don’t consider it a waste of a credit.

OK story

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I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters and how they intertwined. This book showed how you could have lifetime, friendships, old experiences, and new experiences, no matter what your age. There were some ups and downs. But I loved how friends and family can help you through. I love all the travels and new memories made. I would recommend this book.
Enjoy
Darlene 😊

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