Waiting for the Miracle: Warm your heart with this uplifting novel from the bestselling author of THE LAST DAYS OF RABBIT HAYES
Jun 2021 · Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.
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'I laughed. I cried. I laughed again' Sinéad Moriarty
'An enthralling read with . . . so many laughs along the way' Liz Nugent
'A funny, poignant and moving read' My Weekly
From bestselling Irish writer Anna McPartlin, Waiting for the Miracle is an uplifting novel about how good friends can help you see the funny side of life, even in the darkest of days. Perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan and Marian Keyes.
2010
Caroline can't get pregnant, Janet can't hold a pregnancy, Natalie's sperm donor is a stoner with a bad attitude and Ronnie is, well, no one knows Ronnie's story. When the women meet in an infertility group, they quickly
form a firm - if slightly odd - friendship and their lives begin to change.
1976
When 16-year-old Catherine's pregnancy is revealed, she's sent to a convent to give birth. Her baby is taken from her, and she re-emerges into the world, down but not out, determined to fight back. She finds work, a home and acceptance with gay hairdresser and fellow outsider and her life begins again.
Waiting for the Miracle is story about finding your tribe, at any age. It's about love, loss, friendship and
laughing at yourself. It's about life.
'Takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions...you'll be laughing through your tears at the sharp and funny dialogue' NFOP magazine
Praise for Anna McPartlin:
'Anna McPartlin's novel is brilliant, funny and immensely moving' Catherine Isaac, author of You, Me, Everything
'It's such a gorgeous examination of grief while also being honest, hilarious and totally relatable. I LOVED this book!' Fionnuala Kearney, author of The Book of Love
'When I wasn't reaching for the Kleenex to wipe away a little tear, I was guffawing with laughter - Anna has the gift of being able to make you laugh and sob, and all on a single page.' Claudia Carroll, author of The Women of Primrose Square
Readers love Waiting for the Miracle:
'Who will have the happy ever after dream and who will settle for the dream never happening? I raced though it in 2 days to find out. I particularly loved the flitting between current day and the character Catherine's story from the past and was eager to see how the 2 would come together. Wrap yourself up in a duvet and start reading. You won't be disappointed.'
'You will be gripped by both stories and wonder where the book is going ... but it gets better and better.'
'Loved loved loved it! As always an amazing story with real life issues, read it in 3 days couldn't put it down going to work was a bit of inconvenience lol can't wait for the next one, thanks Anna'
'Another emotional rollercoaster read about loss, hope, courage & friendship, I was hooked right from the very start, I loved how the story changed between current day and the past with Catherine's story, have your tissues ready.'
'Didn't want it to end.'
'McPartlin excels in the one-liner, and finding something to laugh about in the darkest of times.'
'I do not hesitate to recommend this magnificent book to everyone. Sure to be in my top books of this year.'
'A story of hope over heartbreak told with Irish humour and charm.'
'Anna McPartlin has done it again! Another stunning read that ends with me in tears yet also smiling.'
'An enthralling read with . . . so many laughs along the way' Liz Nugent
'A funny, poignant and moving read' My Weekly
From bestselling Irish writer Anna McPartlin, Waiting for the Miracle is an uplifting novel about how good friends can help you see the funny side of life, even in the darkest of days. Perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan and Marian Keyes.
2010
Caroline can't get pregnant, Janet can't hold a pregnancy, Natalie's sperm donor is a stoner with a bad attitude and Ronnie is, well, no one knows Ronnie's story. When the women meet in an infertility group, they quickly
form a firm - if slightly odd - friendship and their lives begin to change.
1976
When 16-year-old Catherine's pregnancy is revealed, she's sent to a convent to give birth. Her baby is taken from her, and she re-emerges into the world, down but not out, determined to fight back. She finds work, a home and acceptance with gay hairdresser and fellow outsider and her life begins again.
Waiting for the Miracle is story about finding your tribe, at any age. It's about love, loss, friendship and
laughing at yourself. It's about life.
'Takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions...you'll be laughing through your tears at the sharp and funny dialogue' NFOP magazine
Praise for Anna McPartlin:
'Anna McPartlin's novel is brilliant, funny and immensely moving' Catherine Isaac, author of You, Me, Everything
'It's such a gorgeous examination of grief while also being honest, hilarious and totally relatable. I LOVED this book!' Fionnuala Kearney, author of The Book of Love
'When I wasn't reaching for the Kleenex to wipe away a little tear, I was guffawing with laughter - Anna has the gift of being able to make you laugh and sob, and all on a single page.' Claudia Carroll, author of The Women of Primrose Square
Readers love Waiting for the Miracle:
'Who will have the happy ever after dream and who will settle for the dream never happening? I raced though it in 2 days to find out. I particularly loved the flitting between current day and the character Catherine's story from the past and was eager to see how the 2 would come together. Wrap yourself up in a duvet and start reading. You won't be disappointed.'
'You will be gripped by both stories and wonder where the book is going ... but it gets better and better.'
'Loved loved loved it! As always an amazing story with real life issues, read it in 3 days couldn't put it down going to work was a bit of inconvenience lol can't wait for the next one, thanks Anna'
'Another emotional rollercoaster read about loss, hope, courage & friendship, I was hooked right from the very start, I loved how the story changed between current day and the past with Catherine's story, have your tissues ready.'
'Didn't want it to end.'
'McPartlin excels in the one-liner, and finding something to laugh about in the darkest of times.'
'I do not hesitate to recommend this magnificent book to everyone. Sure to be in my top books of this year.'
'A story of hope over heartbreak told with Irish humour and charm.'
'Anna McPartlin has done it again! Another stunning read that ends with me in tears yet also smiling.'
Ratings and reviews
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Claire McPartlin
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June 25, 2021
I love Anna McPartlin books, 'The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes' is one of my favourite books ever, so I know I'll get a great story, some amusing parts and that I'll need a big box of tissues! This book flips back and forth between a current group of women trying to get pregnant and attending a support group of like-minded women, and Catherine in the 1970s who falls pregnant and ends up in one of those awful mother and baby institutions for 'fallen' pregnant women. There was a real diverse group of women and I really enjoyed all their stories, including the mysterious Ronnie who is a newcomer to the group, but Catherine's story was my favourite part of the book. She was very innocent to start off with but, because of everything, became a strong woman because she had to. I did wonder how it would all come together initially, but as the book goes on I started to suspect the connection, although I never really knew how it was all going to end. It is certainly an emotional journey for all the women, some more than others, a real roller-coaster of a read involving pregnancies and the various relationships, some who survive the stress and some who don't, and you will definitely need a big box of tissues by the end. Another unforgettable read by the very talented Anna McPartlin.
About the author
Anna McPartlin is a novelist and scriptwriter from Dublin, who has written for TV serial dramas featured on BBC UK, RTE Ireland and A&E America. She has been writing adult fiction for over ten years, and also writes for children under the name Bannie McPartlin. She lives with her husband Donal and their four dogs.
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