Contemporary
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Odile, a French woman living in Edinburgh, may be getting older, but she refuses to fade away or conform to what is expected of her. Like her friends, old and new, Odile is a testament that mature women acquire their strength through the struggles of life.
After all that experience, sacrifice, rage even, she is determined to remain relevant. She intends to live her precious life to the full and very much on her terms.
Odile has worked hard at leaving her past behind. With time, she has forged her own path and raised her daughter, Rowan, singlehandedly, against the odds. Yet, the past has a habit of resurfacing, no matter what. Besides, what she calls her past belongs to her daughter too, and it is Rowan who will put Odile to the test.
Is Odile really the woman she thinks she is? Can she find her way of making things right and discover her own way of ageing well? Her quest begins.
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This is an impressive debut novel from Danielle Barbereau. What a refreshing change to have a story featuring older women, portraying how their lived experience gives them wisdom and continued relevance - rather in contrast to the way society and the media generally treat ‘women of a certain age’. I look forward to reading more from Ms. Barbereau.
First of all, in my opinion, this book is ‘unputdownable’ The reader really wants to find out what happens to the characters because they are written so sympathetically. This book is optimistic yet realistic and Danielle Barbereau writes with a wealth of knowledge and experience of her subject matter. Although my circumstances are different, as a child of divorce, I really relate to and sympathise with the character of Rowan and her feelings about her father. The descriptions of Edinburgh are wonderful and could be used by the tourist board there!
Devoured this book in 3 sittings . Loved it and couldn’t put it down. A heartwarming and poignant tale of a mature woman who manages to survive very challenging times and who is determined to live her life to the full. It definitely honours mature women’s resilience whilst celebrating women’s friendships…I would recommend this book to all women in their 50’s and 60’s because of its message of hope ! Do you think you are too old ? Think again :)
As a woman in my mid-60s, I identified with this book 100% and punched the air in agreement with many of the storylines. I was totally invested not only in the main character but also in many of the women whose lives were so skilfully depicted. You know a book is excellent when it makes you feel emotional. Edinburgh was described as a beautiful place, and I am planning a visit to the City to take one of the recommended walking tours of the forgotten stories of the women of Edinburgh over the ages. I'm looking forward to buying more copies of this book for my friends
I loved this book. It is so beautifully written that once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a good read. I am now hoping there will be another book t look forward to.
