My Pear-Shaped Life

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So many women will find this book speaks to them. It makes you laugh and cry but it is truly inspiring Katie Fforde

Sweet, sad, insightful and joyful this book pressed all the emotion buttons and Im so glad it did Milly Johnson

A beautiful, tender and joyful story. Susan Lewis
Meet Greta.

Shes funny.

Shes flawed.

Shes hiding so much behind her big smile shes forgotten who she is.

But Greta is about to discover that the key to being happy isbeing yourself.

Greta Gale has played the part of the funny fat one her entire life, hiding her insecurities behind a big smile. But size doesnt matter when you can laugh at yourself, right
Until Greta realises shes the only one not laughing. And deep down, shes not sure if shell ever laugh again.

But Greta is about to discover that sometimes the best moments in life come when its all gone a bit pear-shaped

Poignant and profound, warm and witty, Carmels brilliant writing invites us to look beyond the smiley face to the complex tangle of emotions inside us all. Iabsolutely adored it
Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley

Warm, engrossing storytelling at its best
Irish Times bestseller Sheila OFlanagan

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Uplifting and powerfulI loved it Cathy Kelly

Greta is everywoman, laugh, love and cry with her. I truly couldnt stop reading. A beautiful, tender and joyful story. Sunday Times bestseller Susan Lewis

This upbeat romance will leave you smiling Daily Mirror

Warm, moving and life-affirmingGreta is a gorgeous character that you will fall in love with Sinead Moriarty

This book has given me life Trish Hannon, reader review

Original, funny, moving and brutally honestperfect for fans of Ruth Jones Debbie Johnson

Funny, warm, heartbreaking and so real and honestYou've never met a heroine quite like Greta Gale and you are going to LOVE her
USA Todaybestseller Catherine Ryan Howard

There's something about Greta we can all relate to, and her story has, perhaps, never been more relevant or important a novel full of heart, wisdom, and courage
New York Times bestseller Hazel Gaynor

Will make you see life in a different way. WOMAN'S WAY

Convincing characters, always gripping, endearing, with a cracking pace.
IRISH INDEPENDENT

Heartwarming & heartbreaking. EVENING HERALD

A popular voice in Irish publishing, often compared to the beloved Maeve Binchy, Harrington focuses her books on relationships, with a strong emotional overlay.
LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEW

Her books are like a hug, they envelop you clever, finely honed, they make you think & make you grateful. IRELAND AM BOOK CLUB

An uplifting, relevant must-read. IMAGE MAGAZINE

Heartwarming & emotional. IRISH COUNTRY MAGAZINE

Get your tissues ready! BEST MAGAZINE

Touching, heart-aching, yet feel good read, full of love & humour. LOVEREADING.CO.UK

Quietly brilliant, will make you cry, laugh & cry all over again. FEMALE FIRST MAGAZINE

One of Irelands most talked about female authors. THE IRISH WORLD

Author Bio

Carmel Harrington is an exciting voice in women's fiction - twice shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards, she has the potential to fill the Maeve Binchy slot with her warm, moving and deeply felt novels about family life. She's extremely well connected in the Irish literary world. She chairs the Wexford Literary Festival and is on the panel of TV3's Elaine Show. Carmel has a strong base in Ireland but her voice captures readers' hearts all over the world and we'd now like to grow her in the UK and in Australia as well as accelerating growth in Ireland. Her stories are heart-warming, deeply emotional, and deal with some dark themes but are always ultimately uplifting.