by Marian Keyes
First published 2000
Claire holds her newborn daughter in the hospital when her husband walks out. He doesn't even have the courtesy to leave her for someone thinner. Now Claire faces single motherhood with extra weight from pregnancy and a body she barely recognizes. She must rebuild her life from scratch, painfully aware that she's far from the slim figure she once was. Her eccentric Irish family becomes her lifeline during this crisis. They offer comfort and support as Claire navigates the chaos of new motherhood alone. Between tears and unexpected laughter, she begins a remarkable comeback that surprises everyone, especially herself. The recovery happens faster than anyone anticipated, transforming Claire in ways she never imagined possible.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Ireland
Period: 21st-century
550 pages · Paperback · Debolsillo.