Pause to Rewind: Book Club Pick

Pause to Rewind: Book Club Pick

From the bestselling author of The Accidental Life of Greg Millar and All We Have Lost comes this warm family saga of love, tough choices and the triumph of the human heart.

Jenny Dempsey has exchanged life in the fast lane for freelance journalism and being a mum. She doesn't look back. Why would she? A broken engagement to her fiancÃ©, Dave. A falling-out with her parents. And a night in a hotel room best forgotten. Life is simple now. Jenny's little boy, Charlie, is starting school, beginning to build a life independent from her. She needs to get her own back.

Life, though, has other plans. When Charlie's diagnosed with leukaemia, Jenny is forced to confront her past and all that she has turned from. But she will do anything for Charlie.

A heartwarming story for fans of Jodi Picoult, Nicholas Sparks and Catherine Ryan Hyde.

Aimee Alexander is the pen name of Denise Deegan. Pause to Rewind was originally published as Time in a Bottle, a bestseller in Ireland, Germany and Holland.

What the critics say:

'entwines the threads of mystery, plot and character into a compelling yarn that charms and chills - but always captivates.' EVENING HERALD

'a moving story of a mother's love and a woman's personal development.' IMAGE

'the author fizzes through the pages, bringing out the positive in tragic events and manages to inject humour and pace, as well as empathy, into a harrowing topic.' IRISH INDEPENDENT

'could only have been written by a woman who loves children and their ways because the dialogue so authentically captures the child's voice and personality.' EVENING HERALD

'Given that this is a cancer journey and the sufferer is a wonderful, energetic little four-year-old boy then this could be a tough read. But the skill of the author brings us along this path with skill, compassion, knowledge and a gritty sense of humour as Jenny, the single mother of Charlie, slowly comes to terms with her son's diagnosis. We get to know and love Charlie. The writing is direct and very much on the pulse - the medical information is delivered skillfully without slowing the story which also highlights Jenny's past and the consequences of a night she's never been able to forget. As Charlie struggles through his illness, his cocky sense of humour never falters. The dialogue is authentic; you can hear his voice in your head as you read. In these most difficult of circumstances can romance raise its head and dare to hope? Can lost relationships be repaired, regained? Read Pause to Rewind and travel that journey with Charlie. You will not be disappointed. Highly recommended.' AUTHOR, LAURA ELLIOT

'Five Stars.' AUTHOR CLARE DOWLING

'Once I started this book, I knew I wouldn't stop until I finished it. It's been a while since I read a book that drew me in straight away and held me there until the end. The book is beautifully written with wonderfully drawn characters and realistic dialogue that flows wonderfully. The author deals with some very big issues and does so with compassion, honesty and attention to detail. A mother's love is central to the story and I don't mind saying there were tears! But there's also humor mixed with the sadness which in my opinion makes the book such an accomplished and enjoyable read. One of my favourite books of the year.' AUTHOR, MARIA DUFFY

'With crisp, gorgeous writing, this is an incredible story about hope and a motherâ€™s love. I cried but also laughed - a lot. The book is set in Dublinâ€™s Glenageary but it wasnâ€™t just the area that kept reminding me of Maeve Binchy. Alexander clearly loves people-watching; she has them down to a tee. And her dialogue is the best I've ever read. AUTHOR, NIAMH O'CONNOR

'This was an exceptionally well-written story. It tore my heart in two and then put it together again. Small cast, huge story. Nicholas Sparks watch out. Highly recommend you read this book.' AUTHOR, SUZY DUFFY

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Country USA
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-10-17
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-10-17
Format	Kindle eBook

Pause to Rewind: Book Club Pick

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