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.
** Praise from NetGalley reviewers **
‘It is a feel good hug of a book with wonderful relatable characters and a storyline that will make you smile from ear to ear. Absolutely delightful.’
‘I loved this book. It’s an easy read, and the characters are relatable, but the message – essentially carpe diem – is deep. Highly recommended.’
‘Such a beautifully written novel’
‘If you enjoyed reading A Man Called Ove and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, you will definitely like this book. It touches on a huge spectrum of topics, not just focusing on what you would imagine by its title.’
‘An endearing "coming out of hibernation" story – as opposed to a coming-of-age story!’
‘I grew to love the characters like they were real people and I’ll miss reading about them.’
Jane Gilley has previously self-published five children’s books. The Woman Who Kept Everything is her debut adult novel. For more information on Jane Gilley’s work can be found at www.janegilley.com.