Picked up this book after a friend recommended it to me, and I must say it is an absolutely delightful read!
Harry Silver
experienced the good things in life early. A beautiful wife, an adorable son, a wonderful job as a media producer - but lost it all after one night''s mistake. Then Harry must start to learn what life and love are really all about. Follow Harry through his emotional turmoils, as he goes through a divorce, lost his job, found a new love, and learns to accept the loss of his father whom he had always highly regarded. In addition, the issue of the difficulties of being a modern single father takes center stage, as Parsons displays the vulnerabilities of
This novel takes you through the intricacies of human relationships, with its touch of irresistable reality, bounce-off-the-page characters and brilliant dialogue. From Harry to his wife, Gina; to his son, Pat; to his parents; to his solicitor, one could almost always relate to them in one way or another.
It brings you through life - from birth to death - in its
various stages; how one''s mentality of life changes with time. The importance of familial love is displayed, how it stays
constant despite the constant thing in life being change. Through Harry''s eyes, one learns the meaning of love - when to let go, no matter how difficult it gets.
This novel packs an enormous emotional bash. I cried and laughed along with it, and many a times imagined myself to feel exactly what the characters felt in various situations. Parsons tells the story with amazing tenderness, written straight from the heart to pull at yours.
A definite recommendation to those who have not yet read this book.