The Gift

The Gift

by Cecelia Ahern (Author)

Synopsis

Step into the magical world of Cecelia Ahern If you could wish for one gift this Christmas, what would it be? Everyday Lou Suffern battled with the clock. He always had two places to be at the same time. He always had two things to do at once. When asleep he dreamed. In between dreams, he ran through the events of the day while making plans for the next. When at home with his wife and family, his mind was always someplace else. On his way into work one early winter morning, Lou meets Gabe, a homeless man sitting outside the office building. Intrigued by him and on discovering that he could also be very useful to have around, Lou gets Gabe a job in the post room. But soon Lou begins to regret helping Gabe. His very presence unsettles Lou and how does Gabe appear to be in two places at the same time? As Christmas draws closer, Lou starts to understand the value of time. He sees what is truly important in life yet at the same time he learns the harshest lesson of all. This is a story about people who not unlike parcels, hide secrets.They cover themselves in layers until the right person unwraps them and discovers what's inside. Sometimes you have to be unravelled in order to find out who you really are. For Lou Suffern, that took time.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Edition: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 20 Oct 2008

ISBN 10: 0007284977
ISBN 13: 9780007284979

Media Reviews
Acclaim for Cecelia Ahern: 'A sensational debut novel that proves true love never dies' Cosmopolitan 'A wonderfully life-affirming, witty debut' Company 'Like an Irish Sleepless in Seattle and almost certainly the chick-lit bestseller of the year' In Style 'Heartwarmingly good' Heat 'A wonderfully warm and witty debut from a terrific new writer!This exceptional novel about bereavement, friendship and lost love is both heartbreaking and uplifting' Express 'A heartwarming, completely absorbing tale of love and friendship' Company
Author Bio
Before embarking on her writing career, Cecelia Ahern completed a degree in journalism and media studies. Her first novel, PS, I Love You was one of the biggest-selling debut novels of 2004 and a number one bestseller. Her successive bestselling novels are Where Rainbows End, If You Could See Me Now, A Place Called Here and Thanks for the Memories. PS, I Love You, starring Hilary Swank, is now a major motion picture. Cecelia has also co-created the hit American television comedy series Samantha Who? which stars Christina Applegate. Cecelia lives in County Dublin.