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A Thousand Roads Home

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What to expect

‘Warm, uplifting & important…a very VERY special book’ Marian Keyes

‘Beautifully moving and uplifting’ Cecelia Ahern

‘Convincing characters, always gripping, endearing, with a cracking pace’ IRISH INDEPENDENT

‘Beautifully written, emotionally intelligent & moving in the extreme’ DAILY MAIL

Meet Tom. Or Dr O’Grady, as he used to be called. When you pass him on the street, most people don’t even give him a second glance. You see, Tom isn’t living his best life. Burdened by grief, he’s only got his loyal dog, Bette Davis, for company and a rucksack containing his whole world.

Then there’s Ruth and her son, DJ, who no longer have a place to call home. But Ruth believes that you can change the world by helping one person at a time – and Tom needs her help.
There are a thousand ways to find your home – you just need to be brave enough to look for them.

Why readers and authors love Carmel Harrington:

‘At 72 years old I have lived a life that encompasses most of your stories and you give a lift to my soul that inspires me’ Ruth, Norwich

‘Brave and original’ Liz Nugent

‘Important, life-affirming and bursting with Carmel’s trademark warmth and hope. It belongs on everyone’s shelf, and in everyone’s hearts’ Hazel Gaynor

‘Timely, moving and FULL of heart’ Catherine Ryan Howard

‘A remarkable, special, joyous book that captured my heart’ Alex Brown

‘Fearless, brave and so full of heart…Carmel has written her first number one’ Claudia Carroll

Critics Review

  • Convincing characters, always gripping, endearing, with a cracking pace.
    IRISH INDEPENDENT

    A popular voice in Irish publishing, often compared to the beloved Maeve Binchy, Harrington focuses her books on relationships, with a strong emotional overlay.
    LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEW

    Carmel Harrington is a natural storyteller … with heart, humour & hope. RTE

    Beautifully written, emotionally intelligent & moving in the extreme. DAILY MAIL UK

    Heartwarming humour, with tears, laughter & friendship. Immensely enjoyable.
    IRISH TIMES

    Will make you see life in a different way. WOMAN’S WAY

    Her books are like a hug, they envelop you … clever, finely honed, they make you think & make you grateful. IRELAND AM BOOK CLUB

    An uplifting, relevant must-read. IMAGE MAGAZINE

    Heartwarming & emotional. IRISH COUNTRY MAGAZINE

    A nuanced read, but at its heart, warm. SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

    Get your tissues ready! BEST MAGAZINE

    Stunning. IRISH TIMES GLOSS MAGAZINE

    Touching, heart-aching, yet feel good read, full of love & humour. LOVEREADING.CO.UK

    Will melt even the coldest of hearts. NOVELICIOUS

    Quietly brilliant, will make you cry, laugh & cry all over again. FEMALE FIRST MAGAZINE

    Heartwarming & Heartbreaking. EVENING HERALD

    The lesson A Thousand Roads Home teaches you, is one that will stay in your heart a very long time. SHEMAZING MAGAZINE

    One of Ireland’s most talked about female authors. THE IRISH WORLD

    Carmel’s writing is exquisite and she has a real talent for making you believe that you can be extraordinary too. INDULGE ME MAGAZINE

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