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Goodbye Birdie Greenwing by Ericka Waller
£9.99
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9781804993125
Published:
27 Mar 2025
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
352 pages
Dimensions:
198x127x35mm
Weight:
0.500kgs
Author:
Birdie Greenwing has been at a loose end ever since her beloved twin sister and husband passed away eight years ago. Too proud and stubborn to admit she is lonely, Birdie's world has shrunk. Jane Brown hoped moving to Brighton would be a new start, away from her overbearing mother. While she finds it hard to stand up for herself, her daughter Frankie has no problem telling people what she does and doesn't want. Ada Kowalski thought training to become an oncologist in England would be a dream come true. In reality, she is isolated, exhausted, the professional detachment she has had to develop now threatens to take over her life. When a series of incidents brings their lives crashing together, these three unlikely allies find that there's always more to a person than meets the eye. 'Goodbye Birdie Greenwing' celebrates female relationships in all their forms.
'A gorgeously tender story about friendship and love it all its forms' Good Housekeeping
'Ericka Waller writes beautifully about the complex love that bonds families and forges the most unlikely of friendships' Katherine Heiny
'One of those books that lingers... I laughed, cried and felt more compassionate for reading it' Jennie Godfrey
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Welcome to Shrublands Road, please follow the speed limit.
Meet Birdie Greenwing, determined and no-nonsense. Also, lonely and carrying secrets that only her beloved rescue dog knows about.
Ada Kowalski is lonely too. She came to England to help people, but she can't seem to help herself.
Jane and her daughter Frankie are new to the street, although Jane's cleaning-obsessive mother Min is never far away. Jane wishes she could be as outspoken as her daughter. What will it take for Jane to finally stand up to everyone?
One life-changing event brings Birdie, Ada and Jane together in ways they never imagined. But is it ever too late to begin again?
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Readers say:
'If you love a character-driven story, this book needs to be top of your list! It is such a wonderful, heartfelt read and has zoomed into my favourite reads of the year. A total delight and an easy five stars.'
'The women in this book are complex, loveable , messy and wonderful. Reading this story made me feel all the feelings.'
'A book that will make you reflect on your own life and the importance of the connections we make with each other'
'A wonderful read - funny, moving and above all a love letter to the importance community in all its forms'
'The way Ericka Waller writes is just so evocative and exquisite...this book just felt like one huge hug.'
About the Author: Ericka Waller lives in Brighton with her husband, three daughters, dogs and a hairless cat. Previously, she worked as a blogger and columnist. Her first novel, Dog Days, was widely praised by authors and reviewers alike. Goodbye Birdie Greenwing is her second novel. Twitter: @erickawaller1 IG @erickawaller1 Website: www.erickawaller.com
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