By the Time You Read This - Softcover

Jaye, Lola

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061733830 ISBN 13: 9780061733833

Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks, 2009

Synopsis

Pub Date: 2009-08-18 Pages: 320 Language: English Publisher: HarperCollins US When he discovered that he had only six months to live. thirty-year-old Kevin Bates picked up his pen and wrote The Manual-advice for his five -year-old daughter. Lois. to live by. laugh at. and follow from twelve until thirty. Seven years later. when Lois is given The Manual. she can barely bring herself to read her fathers words. the pain of his loss is still so raw. Yet soon Kevins advice is guiding her through every stage of life from teen angst to career arcs. to knowing when shes at long last met the one. While The Manual can never be a substitute for having Kevin back. the words left behind become Loiss steady support through all of lifes ups and downs. and prove invaluable to unlocking the key to happiness.

About this title

Review:

"Curl up and read immediately.a real tearjerker. After reading this, I felt that every parent should write a manual for their kids, a book of good memories or advice. The book is a reflection of the unconditional love parents have for their children." -- The Herald (South Africa)

"This is a heartwarming tale of the power of father-daughter love." -- Prima

"A stunning debut." -- Pride, UK

"Curl up and read immediately...a real tearjerker. After reading this, I felt that every parent should write a manual for their kids, a book of good memories or advice. The book is a reflection of the unconditional love parents have for their children."--The Herald (South Africa)

"A stunning debut."--Pride, UK

"Filled with useful advice on coping with the ups and downs of life...This is a heartwarming tale of the power of father-daughter love."--Prima

"A lovely, exuberant tearjerker of a book, perfect for curling up with on a wet afternoon."--Lisa Jewell

"A thought-provoking, lovely tale that will make you laugh and cry."--The Sun, UK

A lovely, exuberant tearjerker of a book, perfect for curling up with on a wet afternoon. --Lisa Jewell"

A stunning debut. --Pride, UK"

From the Author:

Before you read this, I'd like to tell you a bit about the book I've written. Firstly though, I need to ask you a question: what would you do if you only had 6 months left to live? It's a BIG question I know! Well in my novel, Kevin Bates decides that he is going to write a manual for his daughter Lois - something she can live by, laugh at and follow right up until she is thirty years old. I like to think that it's sad, funny and very real. BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS is my first book and I really hope you enjoy it. Lola x

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0061733830
• ISBN 13: 9780061733833
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 318