Description
The book is 96 years old and has the names of all those who the author has loved and lost. The author, Doris, uses the book to recall memories of her life. The grand-niece, Jenny, who is haunted by her childhood, calls Doris every week and they talk about the memories in the book. The author and Jenny discover something that changes their lives forever.
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Written with love, told with joy' Fredrik Backman, author of A Man Called Ove 'Wise and captivating' People Magazine Within the pages of 96-year-old Doris's red address book are the names of all those she has loved and lost, telling the story of a colourful life. Living alone in Stockholm, she is comforted by the weekly calls of her grand-niece Jenny, who is haunted by a painful childhood. Finally, Doris decides to put pen to paper, using her address book to recall the memories of a life well-lived - from 1930s Paris runways to narrow New York escapes during World War Two - and what she and Jenny discover may well change their lives forever... Features Model 9780008277963 Product/Packaging Information Product Weight 0.22kg Product Dimensions 198mm(L) x 129mm(W) x 19mm(H) Shipping Weight 0.22kg Shipping Dimensions 198mm(L) x 129mm(W) x 19mm(H)