Five Steps to Happy, Ella Dove
Five Steps to Happy, Ella Dove
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Five Steps to Happy
An uplifting novel based on a true story

Author: Ella Dove

Narrator: Nicky Diss

Unabridged: 9 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Trapeze

Published: 07/11/2019

Synopsis

'An up-lit treasure' Red magazine

Life can change in a heartbeat...

When struggling actress Heidi has a life-changing accident aged 32, her world falls apart. Stuck in hospital and unable to walk, her only companion is Maud, the elderly lady in the bed next to hers. Heidi misses her flatmate, her life, her freedom - surely 32 is too young to be an amputee?

But when Maud's aloof but attractive grandson Jack pays a visit to the ward, Heidi realises that her life isn't over just because it's different. It might not look like the life she dreamed of, but it's the one she's got - and there's a lot she still wants to tick off her bucket list. With Jack at her side, will Heidi take the first step back to happiness? Or is there one more surprise still in store...?

A feel-good read based on the inspiring true story of journalist Ella Dove. Sometimes all it takes is one small step...

About Ella Dove

Ella Dove is a Commissioning Editor at Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima magazines. In 2015, she completed the Curtis Brown Creative three-month novel writing course. She is a trustee for the Limbless Association, and ambassador for the Barts Health charity and The London Prosthetic Centre. She regularly leads talks, takes part in events and speaks to patients and their loved ones about trauma.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Joanna on July 11, 2019

This was a truly uplifting and inspirational read which I will be recommending to everyone! The thing that most makes this book is that it’s based on true events which makes the story more powerful. The story follows Heidi as she comes terms with losing her leg and how much her life changes afterward......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on July 19, 2019

Using her own personal experience as an amputee, Ella Dove has created a beautiful, modern fable for our times. Introducing Heidi at the very moment she falls could be seen as a risky move as without the buildup from who she was, to who she becomes after the accident, it could be suggested that it r......more

Goodreads review by Susan on July 04, 2019

This is one crazy and truly inspirational story that makes you step back and realise that nothing in your life can be taken for granted because it only takes a fraction of a second to change everything. This story is based on events that the author went through herself. It is an emotional journey of......more

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A triumphant inspirational story to make you cry - and then cheer. Jacqueline Wilson

An up-lit treasure. RED

Based on a true story, Ella Dove's debut novel, Five Steps To Happy, will give you all the feels. RED

Lovely writing and engaging characters. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

A moving, life-affirming story. PRIMA

An uplifting story. BEST

This is an uplifting story about loss, hope and love. After reading it you'll want to take each new day in your stride. WOMAN

The inspiring one! A novel about how just one moment can change your life forever. Five Steps To Happy is an uplifting read, all the more so for being based on the author's own life. HEAT

Uplifting. HELLO!

Powerful! BELLA

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