{"product_id":"the-woman-who-kept-everything-9780008308636","title":"The Woman Who Kept Everything","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Lady in the Van\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eThe Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry\u003c\/em\u003e in this uplifting, funny and moving debut novel about a 79-year-old hoarder who is convinced the world is against her.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e79-year-old Gloria Frensham is a hoarder. She lives amongst piles of magazines, cardboard boxes and endless knick-knacks that are stacked into every room of her home, and teeter in piles along the landing and up the stairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined 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...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeart-warming 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cem\u003e** Praise for The Woman Who Kept Everything **\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Without a doubt, \u003cstrong\u003ereaders will be charmed\u003c\/strong\u003e by the many colourful characters and their relationships with each other, as well as where life takes Gloria next.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This delightful book will \u003cstrong\u003eenchant any reader who has a soul\u003c\/strong\u003e.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Fans of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Man Called Ove\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Things About Elsie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e will find comfortable, enjoyable ground here.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'It would make a great and\u003cstrong\u003e inspired book club read\u003c\/strong\u003e.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful, charming, witty\u003c\/strong\u003e story'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is \u003cstrong\u003ea novel that perhaps we all need to read\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a realistic look into aging with humour and some sadness, that all too many often forget to see.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A lesson on \u003cstrong\u003ehow to live life\u003c\/strong\u003e!'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Oh Gloria Frensham, \u003cstrong\u003ewhat a fabulous ride\u003c\/strong\u003e you gave us on your adventures in this book. I suspect this will \u003cstrong\u003eturn out to be a film\u003c\/strong\u003e and very much on a par with \u003cem\u003eLady in the Van\u003c\/em\u003e.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Avon Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52160169771282,"sku":"9780008308636","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fa822307-feb0-4f49-8df3-f87b78cfd90f.jpg?v=1775038925","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-woman-who-kept-everything-9780008308636","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}