There's rarely a day that goes by without me having a novel (or a few) in progress and I save yours as my special reads - they are like a treat in the world of books ❣️ thank you, lots of love, Delia.

When a man angry at his parking ticket berates her one day, he says something that shakes Allegra to the core and she starts a new project to surround herself with the type of people she wants to learn from but in the process she learns more about herself.So many books mention the names the story is set in but they hardly go beyond mentioning a couple of local sights. It's one of those books that you enjoy every second of and find yourself smiling your way through, with some real laugh out loud moments too. When she hears the quote telling her people’s personalities are made up of five people around them, she longs to meet those who will improve her lot. Allegra is exactly that, an outsider, a unique individual with an intriguing take, but one whose journey is so relatable. Ze vindt het moeilijk om sociale situaties in te schatten en kan soms bot uit de hoek komen, ze is stoer maar kwetsbaar, trekt een pantser op maar heeft een klein hartje.

auch Freckles (Sommersprossen) genannt, die ein Leben in Routine führt bis ihr Leben zu bröckeln anfängt, und sie über Umwege zu den Leuten geführt wird, die ihrem Leben tatsächlich Halt geben. Ahern’s writing style, while initially taking some time to engage the reader, proves to be captivating and authentic. As it is a famous quote by Jim Rohn and not just something made up for the book, you will definitely mull over its accuracy and wonder how it applies in your life.While Allegra may not be the easiest character to like at times, her experiences and vulnerabilities make her authentic and relatable. I think I am going to be in the minority with this book when I say that I was very disappointed in it. I think I was being a bit snobby thinking this was going to be fine, but nothing amazing and while it wasn't the best book I've read this year, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and Allegra's journey. The incorporation of a lovely romance for Allegra adds a delightful dimension to the plot, enhancing the overall feel-good aspect of the story. This is a life affirming and inspiring story, a warm embrace, a hand to hold and the resounding chance to join the dots and journey to the stars.

The fact that she often questions her worth broke my heart, and the final scene when she is at the women in business event just made me an emotional mess. Die Autorin weiß wie man sympathische reale Charaktere schafft und überzeugt auch hier wieder mit wundervollen Menschen und lebenswerten Momenten. Cecelia Ahern does raise sensitive themes throughout the novel but there is no great amount of space given over to them. Het verhaal is warm, ongemakkelijk, eerlijk, ontroerend, soms verdrietig, hartverwarmend, opbeurend, grappig en niet overal even vlot maar wel mooi, geschreven in de unieke, meeslepende stijl van Cecelia Ahern. I loved the interactions so much, the inner dialogue was perfect for a younger adult life Freckles and all her adventurous story to find herself and her life in a world full of strangers but also people close to her.For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. The Irish setting is wonderful and realistic and surely everyone will want to visit Valentia Island after reading Freckles.

It is so beautifully written that the reader is drawn into the same quest to reach a level of self belief that allows one to feel comfortable and happy in their own skin. if you are someone like me who no matter the SPF still has freckles sprot when the sun comes out) I was lucky enough to read this sat in the garden on an unusually sunny warm weekend, I started it, I finished it and then spent the rest of the weekend thinking about it, who are my five?It's about human connection, about change, pressing the reset button, but also about becoming comfortable in your own skin. The uplifting and emotional Sunday Times top ten bestseller from million-copy bestselling author Cecelia Ahern --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. This book doesn’t provide the touristy version; rather, it gives a resident’s view into the functioning of the city. What stood out for me, particularly since I was listening to the audiobook, was how natural and believable the narrator was. Allegra Bird likes routine and putting on a uniform everyday provides a much-needed sense of belonging.