Author – Susi Osborne
Publisher – The Book Guild
Genre – Humorous Fiction
Pages – 304
Format – Paperback
Release Date – August 28th 2022
Reviewer – Me AKA TheBookishHermit
Synopsis ⤵️
Joanna is approaching the end of her forties and the empty nest syndrome looms. She consoles herself with gin and chocolate, realising that apart from raising her son Jack, she has achieved absolutely nothing.
Somewhat on the plus side of plump and barely five feet tall, she finds it difficult not to envy her younger, prettier sister. Such elevated elegance seems so unfair – as does Hannah’s successful marriage. Joanna, in contrast, has remained in a loveless marriage for the past thirty years, stuck in a rut with the most miserable man on the planet but not having the impetus to get out.
It takes an embarrassing but hilarious encounter in the supermarket to make her realise what she’s been missing. It’s exactly the push she needs to make her change her life. With a little encouragement, Joanna starts to regain her independence, finally leaving her grumpy husband to enjoy life as a single woman. As she attempts to rebuild her own future, her family and friends continually surprise her with their own revelations.
Life is never dull, laughter never far away; can Joanna finally find true happiness within herself at last?
About The Author ⤵️
For many years, Susi Osborne worked in libraries, and later as a classroom assistant in a junior school. She currently runs a business selling all things vintage in an antique centre. She also runs the Northwich LitFest, which she started ten years ago. Susi lives in Cheshire with her husband, daughter, grandson and two dogs. Happiness is a Thing With Wings is her fifth novel.
My Review ⤵️
The cover is beautiful, I think most will agree with me when I say that it has a very positive energy to it, just looking at it makes me smile!
This was a funny, entertaining and delightful read about a lady having somewhat of a midlife crisis!
We meet Joanna, a near middle aged woman who isn’t thrilled about leaving her forties behind. She is married to an old grump who clearly doesn’t appreciate or deserve her. Joanna has a habit (like many of us) of getting herself into some hilariously embarrassing situations and this is one of the many things that makes her character so easy to relate to!
The story is very relaxed and easy to get into, there are some serious parts which put forward some interesting topics for discussion but mostly this is a feel good novel! It will bring light into your day and keep you grinning like a Cheshire Cat long into the night.
5 stars!
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I would like to thank Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me with a review copy of this book for free. Views and opinions are my own and have not been influenced by anyone. @rararesources
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