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The World at My Feet: the most uplifting emotional story you'll read this year
| Title | The World at My Feet: the most uplifting emotional story you'll read this year |
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| Date | 2024-11-25 06:22:45 |
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Desciption
'The World at My Feet brought me to tears. What a beautifully written and incredibly moving novel' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare and The Switch 'A bittersweet, beautifully written novel with a very big heart. Perfect for readers who want a real page-turner that leaves them happier at the end' Eve Chase, author of The Glass HouseThe secrets that bind us can also tear us apart… 1990. Harriet is a journalist. Her job takes her to dangerous places, where she asks questions and tries to make a difference. But when she is sent to Romania, to the state orphanages the world is only just learning about, she is forced to rethink her most important rule. 2018. Ellie is a gardener. Her garden is her sanctuary, her pride and joy. But, though she spends long days outdoors, she hasn’t set foot beyond her gate for far too long. Now someone enters her life who could finally be the reason she needs to overcome her fears. From post-revolution Romania to the idyllic English countryside, The World at My Feet is the story of two women, two worlds, and a journey of self-discovery that spans a lifetime.The dazzling new novel from Richard & Judy book club author Catherine Isaac, The World at my Feet is a story about the transforming power of love, as one woman journeys to uncover the past and reshape her future.Your favourite authors loved The World at My Feet: ‘What a moving and uplifting story this is – Catherine Isaac writes with real humanity and kindness, which is exactly what we all need right now’ Lucy Diamond, author of An Almost Perfect Holiday 'Such a beautifully written book – I loved it and would highly recommend adding it to your 2021 reading list. It is a wonderful story that I know readers are going to feel moved and uplifted by' Libby Page, author of The Lido ‘A poignant and perceptive novel of love and courage in the face of terrible adversity’ Erica James, author of Letters From the Past ‘The World at my Feet is a profoundly moving, heart-filled story showing that, even in the darkest winter, new shoots of love, laughter and hope are waiting to burst through… Catherine Isaac handles Ellie’s backstory with the kind of sensitivity and delicacy that’s the mark of an exceptionally accomplished writer. The World at my Feet is exactly the kind of story we all need right now. I adored it’ Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus 'Beautifully written, thought-provoking and ultimately uplifting – The World At My Feet is Catherine Isaac's best book so far!' Debbie Johnson, author of Maybe One Day 'A rare treat & deeply moving. It broke my heart then mended it' Dinah Jefferies, author of The Tuscan ContessaReaders are loving The World at My Feet: 'Hooked from start to finish' 5 Stars 'Amazing read. I couldn't put it down' 5 Stars'A moving, heart warming and emotional read' 5 Stars 'I completely lost myself in it, and didn't want it to end' 5 Stars 'Sensationally good' 5 Stars 'Broke my heart into millions of pieces and piece by piece gradually put those pieces back together again' 5 Stars 'Had my heart in my mouth and a lump in my throat on more than one occasion' 5 Stars** Shhh... Can you keep a secret? We can’t wait to hear what you think about #TheWorldAtMyFeet. No spoilers please! ** Read more
Review
This book is so hard to review without giving away any spoilers but I really want you to be able to discover it without knowing anything about it just like I did because it really is a beautiful journey with highs, lows and everything in between.I really loved meeting Ellie. I warmed to her straight away and I love the fact that she is an influencer as well. Massive well done to Catherine Isaac for not being afraid to tackle a job that someone can feasibly do in today's climate without needing to leave their own garden. This also meant that we got some mixed media text in the book with Instagram posts and also a little insight into Ellie checking how well her posts were doing. We also get to explore some little talked of mental health issues through Ellie. I love the fact that these issues were shown not to be as cut as dry as they are often portrayed in many forms of media and the fact that they are shown through Ellie's story make them all the more relatable.This novel does jump about a little time wise and so it must have been carefully and intricately constructed. Although Harriet's story doesn't get as much coverage as Ellie's does throughout the book hers is great to read about too and I feel like hers would have been one that couldn't been overlooked by many writers or readers. It was great to hear of someone balancing career and family and also someone taking a stand when she saw injustice taking place. I would love to revisit her story again in the future because I feel like there is more to tell.For all that this book has many emotional moments, there are also some really funny and heart warming moments too as well as some romantic explorations. This writer has balanced the romance with the other much more delicate topics of the book so well. I feel wrung out having read this book in the best possible way because I feel like I have gone through this journey with Ellie, felt every feeling she has felt and then some. Oscar, Lucy and Jamie definitely prove to be excellent side characters and I loved the fact that they also had their own fully formed lives and stories as well as being there for Ellie and adding depth to her story too.This is a book that has to be experienced, I think everyone reading this will find something personal to take from it. Catherine Isaac has done it again, this really is another beautiful novel!
