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The Wife Who Got a Life

Cathy Collins is a mum on a mission – to change her life.

When her husband drops a midlife-crisis bombshell,Cathy decides it’s time to take control.

No more laundry, teenage tantrums or housework.After years of putting herself last, she’s going to be first for a change.

Cathy Collins is carving a new path, and nothing is going to get in her way…

From No.1 bestselling author Tracy Bloom, The Wife Who Got a Lifeperfectly captures the joyous chaos of family life.

literary equivalent of meeting your closest girlfriendsblooming marvellous, inspirational‘This is the for a coffee and a gossip… So, so, so funny, I genuinely laughed out loud for the majority of this diary’, Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

absolutely loved‘I this book. No doubt about it… at least a 6 out of 5!’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

fantastically humorous‘Peppered with episodes, as well as much more serious issues, The Wife Who Got a Life is a brilliant read, and the cast of characters are a joy too’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

I loved this book‘It wasn’t long before I was so engrossed in it that I couldn’t put it down… ’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

funny, totally relatable and made me laugh out loud‘This book is , shed a tear in parts as well as the “yes I can identify with that” moments.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

five star read‘A that I absolutely loved.’

lightest of touches with the deepest of understanding‘Tracy Bloom has the .’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

Where has [Tracy Bloom] been all my life‘, another author to add to my growing list of authors to keep an eye out for.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

so funny and life affirming‘I really loved this book, .’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

Very funny‘, with a few tears, thoroughly recommended.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

Hilarious, touching‘ and really laugh out loud!!’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

you don't want to put down‘A fab read which .’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

Just like catching up with a good friend‘ that you want to catch up with.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

fantastic‘What a story! I absolutely loved the characters but especially Cathy – I empathised and rooted for her all through the book.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

utterly brilliant‘What is about this book is that the story is real… the things that happen are the things that happen to all of us. Like arguing with siblings (in your head) and facing the reality of ageing parents.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

it made me realize I’m not alone‘Great story not least because .’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

‘Feisty and fabulous. Love it. Love Tracy Bloom!’ Milly Johnson ‘Pure Joy!’ Katie Fforde ‘Love this – just the pick me up I needed!’ Jo Thomas 'Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.' Debbie Johnson ‘It's laugh out loud!’ Adele Parks Readers love !The Wife Who Got a Life


Author:

  • Tracy Bloom

Narrator:

  • Fiona Boylan

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 8 h 8 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Contemporary fiction
  • Fiction
  • Comedic fiction
  • Feel-good and romance
  • Feel-good and chick lit

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