Julia Alone - Softcover

Stevens, Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0006511368 ISBN 13: 9780006511366

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1998

Synopsis

A warm and moving story of a woman’s struggles and triumphs as she brings up her children on her own, from the acclaimed author of FINDING MAGGIE and NOVEMBER TREE.

Julia Leathlean is 31 when her husband, David, dies, leaving her with two young children, Natalie and Stefan. Suddenly, she has to deal with childish tantrums, leaking roofs, running a household, taking the family on holiday and making a living – on her own. As the years tick by, Julia becomes more and more aware of her single status and the comfort and security of a partner that is missing in her life. But everywhere she turns there are unsuitable or unlikely candidates, and playing the dating game when you’re nearly 40 is no bed of roses…

Then she meets Matt: young, handsome, and good with the children. For a while the future looks bright, but there are clouds gathering on the horizon and Julia wonders what could be in store for her next…

As Julia tries to make sense of her life – as a mother, a daughter, a widow and a woman – her experiences of loss and hope, anguish and joy, grief and rejuvenation, are powerfully convincing, brave and moving, full of resonance and universal appeal.

About this title

About the Author

Ann Stevens has written numerous short stories for women’s magazines for which she has won various prizes. She is a full-time writer and lives near Exeter in Devon.

From the Back Cover

Julia Leathlean is 31 when her husband dies, leaving her with two young children.While single parenthood brings triumph and hardship in equal measure, as the years tick by she becomes more and more preoccupied with her single status. But everywhere she turns there are unsuitable or unlikely candidates, and playing the dating game when your nearly 40 is no bed of roses…

Then along comes Matt-young, handsome, fun, and good with the children. Suddenly, the future looks bright, but there are clouds gathering on the horizon and Julia wonders what could possibly be in store for her next.

As she tries to make sense of her life – as a mother, a daughter, a widow and a woman – Julia’s experiences of loss, hope, joy, grief and rejuvenation are powerfully convincing, brave and moving.

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0006511368
• ISBN 13: 9780006511366
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352