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One Ordinary Day at a Time
- Author
- Sarah J. Harris
- Narrator
- Aysha Kala, Victor Oshin
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 10 June 2021
- Run Time
- 12 hours 38 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Humorous fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
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What to expect
The uplifting, original new novel from the award-winning author of The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder.
TWO PEOPLE
Simon Sparks is the man you know from behind the counter at the local Prince Burger (‘hold the gherkin!’), fry shovelling, shelf stacking, hiding away from the world. And Jodie Brook is the single mum you see crossing the street with her son Zak – always chasing a dream she can’t reach.
ONE LIFE
What if life could be so much more? When Simon and Jodie’s worlds collide, it upends everything they know. But in chaos comes opportunity. And for every person who’s ever doubted them, they find someone who’ll finally believe…
ONE ORDINARY DAY AT A TIME
From the award-winning author, Sarah J. Harris, comes a warm, uplifting story about ordinary people, extraordinary tomorrows, and all the ways that life can surprise us…
Critics Review
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‘A wonderful story about wanting more and daring to believe it’s possible … Gorgeously written, utterly moving, a JOY!’ Miranda Dickinson
‘A gorgeously quirky, charming and inspiring read’ Beth Morrey
‘A compelling and uplifting tale of unlikely friendships and the importance of following your dreams. A call to kindness for us all’ Lucy Clarke
‘Endearing, funny and emotional … a gorgeous read’ Woman’s Own
‘I adored this quirky, uplifting novel. This is a novel about the power of friendship, about overcoming adversity, and about how things, more often than not, work out okay in the end. The perfect novel we all need right now!’ Robin Morgan-Bentley
‘The best book I've read in ages. If you like Jessica Ryn or Gail Honeyman, you'll ADORE this. I cried twice, but walked away with my heart so very full. Can't recommend enough’ Anstey Harris
‘Another quirky, clever and original novel’ Cari Rosen
‘An uplifting paean to modern friendship where there is nothing 'ordinary' about this story. Beautifully real, flawed characters make for a wonderfully engaging narrative. I loved it’ CJ Skuse
‘An absorbing and uplifting story about hope, the power of human connection, and daring to dream big. Told with wit and warmth, this book will capture your heart’ Holly Miller
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 4.0
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5.0 4.0
A really heartwarming story - I loved it.
Narration was better by the female narrator, the male narrator seemed rather stilted, but I can't decide whether that was because of his problems. However, it didn't detract from the excellent story!ClareR 2023-07-26
Details
- Author
- Sarah J. Harris
- Narrator
- Aysha Kala, Victor Oshin
- Duration
- 12 hours 38 minutes
- Release Date
- 10 June 2021
- ISBN
- 9780008377366
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Humorous fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 4.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Behind every ordinary day, behind every ordinary story, there’s an extraordinary one just waiting to happen… The uplifting, original new novel from the award-winning author of The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder. TWO PEOPLE Simon Sparks is the man you know from behind the counter at the local Prince Burger (‘hold the gherkin!’), fry shovelling, shelf stacking, hiding away from the world. And Jodie Brook is the single mum you see crossing the street with her son Zak – always chasing a dream she can’t reach. ONE LIFE What if life could be so much more? When Simon and Jodie’s worlds collide, it upends everything they know. But in chaos comes opportunity. And for every person who’s ever doubted them, they find someone who’ll finally believe… ONE ORDINARY DAY AT A TIME From the award-winning author, Sarah J. Harris, comes a warm, uplifting story about ordinary people, extraordinary tomorrows, and all the ways that life can surprise us…
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