The Wife Who Got a Life

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What to expect

‘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

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 Life
perfectly captures the joyous chaos of family life.

Readers love The Wife Who Got a Life!

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

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

‘Peppered with fantastically humorous 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

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

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

‘A five star read that I absolutely loved.’

‘Tracy Bloom has the lightest of touches with the deepest of understanding.’ 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

‘I really loved this book, so funny and life affirming.’ 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

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

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

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

‘What is utterly brilliant 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

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

Critics Review

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Praise for Tracy Bloom

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Deft and wittySunday Mirror

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Warm, witty and wiseThe Daily Mail

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Likeable, funny and relatableHeat magazine

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‘This hilarious book will sweep you up in its sheer brilliance’ Marie Claire

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Tracy Bloom had me in stitches. Again’ Milly Johnson

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Very entertaining’ Katie Fforde

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Hilarious! A must-read for anyone who's ever been on the wrong side of a relationship – Coleen Nolan

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