The Reason

Name: The Reason
Brand: Simon & Schuster Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Catherine Bennetto
ISBN: 9781471180699

Author: Catherine Bennetto

Narrator: Anna Acton

Unabridged: 12 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK

Published: 12/08/2022

Categories: Fiction

Synopsis

How much is the smile from the person you love worth to you?

Brooke’s life has derailed. Her social life and career have evaporated, her daughter is desperately unhappy and being bullied at school, and, for a 43-year-old, she probably spends way too many weekends at her parent’s. But the reason for all this is no mystery. A year and a half ago, Brooke’s husband died.

But Brooke does have one secret. Her husband’s death, the worst thing that has ever happened to her, has made her unbelievably rich.

Despite her despair, Brooke suddenly realises she has the power to make her daughter’s life, and the world a little brighter.

About Catherine Bennetto

Catherine Bennetto has worked as an Assistant Director in the film and television industry, working on shows such as The Bill, Coronation Street and Death in Paradise. She can generally be found travelling the world and spends her time reading healthy cookbooks (not necessarily cooking from them) or at the beach. How Not to Fall in Love, Actually is her first novel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tania

This was such a heartwarming story. I really enjoyed all the characters, especially Brooke's mom and Dennis who both had me laughing every five minutes. Even though some of the topics included, like grief and bullying, are sad the author always keeps the tone hopeful. I listened to the audio version......more

Goodreads review by Joanna

The Reason is a brilliant, uplifting read that manages to be heartwarming but also heartbreaking at times. Firstly I absolutely loved the wonderful characters in this story and enjoyed following them throughout the book. I really felt for Brooke who is definitely going through a lot at the moment. As......more

Goodreads review by Wendy(Wendyreadsbooks)

Heartbreaking but uplifting this is a wonderful emotional read. Brooke and Hannah have lost so much following the death of Chris and to then go through such harrowing times together with Hannah’s schooling made this a real rollercoaster of a read. Some of the scenes had me laughing out loud but then......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie

I loved this book. Please somebody make it into a movie!!! It made me laugh and cry and feel awful and feel uplifted, all in equal measure. The characters are so vivid they could all have their own books written about them. Catherine Bennetto is an extremely talented writer, this is the best book I’......more