Sipsworth
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4.6 • 43 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
Over the course of a single week, a woman who is ready to die discovers an unexpected reason to live.
Following the deaths of her husband and son, Helen Cartwright returns to the English village of her childhood after living abroad for six decades. Her only wish is to die quickly and without fuss.
Helen retreats into her home on Westminster Crescent, becoming a creature of routine and habit. Then, one cold autumn night, a chance encounter with an abandoned pet mouse on the street outside her house sets Helen on a surprising journey of friendship.
Sipsworth is a reminder that there can be second chances. No matter what we have planned for ourselves, sometimes the world has plans of its own. Simon Van Booy's lyrical storytelling is a delight even as it will fill your heart.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic! Love, love, love!
I’m a fan of audio books and Sipsworth is no exception. This beautiful and thoughtful story is perfectly sweet. I laughed and I cried. The narrator can sometimes break a book for me but not this one. She swept me in immediately and created an emotional connection. Before I knew it the book was over. Her timing and clarity were spot on with no annoying mouth sounds. The character switch was flawless and fun. And each voice was unique and convincing. Strongly recommend!
So sweet.
Very touching. Charming. Love everything about it. Found the descriptions delightful.
Journey to peace
This was a nice read, working through the heartbreaks of aging but also finding the joys of life and personal contributions.