The Gift
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4.1 • 104 Ratings
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Publisher Description
If you could wish for one gift this Christmas, what would it be?
‘Utterly irresistible … I devoured it in one sitting’ Marian Keyes
Lou Suffern wishes he could be in two places at once. His constant battle with the clock is a sensitive issue with his wife and family.
Gabe wishes he was somewhere warm. When Lou invites Gabe, a homeless man who sits outside his office, into the building and into his life, Lou’s world is changed beyond all measure…
An enchanting and thoughtful Christmas story that speaks to all of us about the value of time and what is truly important in life.
‘Utterly irresistible … I devoured it in one sitting’ Marian Keyes, Irish Times
‘An intriguing, heartfelt novel, which makes you think about the value of life’ Glamour
Readers LOVE The Gift:
'[An] incredibly moving, beautifully written novel by an extremely talented author' ★★★★★
'A wonderful read that can be enjoyed any time not just at Christmas … Find a spot, curl up and enjoy the read, you won't be disappointed' ★★★★★
'A thought-provoking book with a touch of magic' ★★★★★
'A lesson to us all who are so busy getting ahead that we lose sight of what's important. A touch of magic, beautifully told' ★★★★★
'Perfect for the festive season … A modern-day It's A Wonderful Life … One to enjoy again and again' ★★★★★
'A beautiful read for Christmas' ★★★★★
'Another classic by Cecelia Ahern! An absolutely recommended read for Christmas, New Year's and more' ★★★★★
'A very life-affirming tale and a thought-provoking story' ★★★★★
Reviews
‘Utterly irresistible … I devoured it in one sitting’ Marian Keyes, Irish Times
‘An intriguing, heartfelt novel, which makes you think about the value of life’ Glamour
‘A heavenly gift that speaks to the heart’ Irish Independent
‘Heart-warming, emotional, funny and filled with unexpected twists’ RTE Guide
About the author
Cecelia Ahern was born and grew up in Dublin. Her novels have been translated into thirty-five languages and have sold more than twenty-five million copies in over fifty countries. Two of her books have been adapted as films and she has created several TV series.
She and her books have won numerous awards, including the Irish Book Award for Popular Fiction for The Year I Met You.
She lives in Dublin with her family.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Lou Suffern is not a nice man. He’s as unloving and deceitful as he is busy and stressed out. Yet Cecelia Ahern skilfully makes us care about his fate in a festive story delivered with her trademark dash of well-crafted supernatural magic. With a clever set-up and crisp, witty prose, Ahern slowly guides Lou towards understanding and reinvention. Full of satisfyingly imperfect characters and relationships, The Gift is a touching—and often sad—reminder of the value of time, perspective and love.
Customer Reviews
The Gift
Wonderfully heartwarming and very touching. Get your tissues at the ready!.
AMAZING
Brilliant!!! Couldn't put it down.
Heartbreakingly Beautiful
As always, Cecelia knows how to tug on your heart strings & hits all the right notes with this one