Cecelia Ahern
Hardcover | Pages: 305 pages Rating: 3.69 | 23156 Users | 1672 Reviews
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| Original Title: | The Gift |
| ISBN: | 0007284977 (ISBN13: 9780007284979) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Mary, Gabe Renault, Jessica, Lou Suffern, Raphael O'Reilly, Alfred Berkeley, Quentin Suffern, Marcia Suffern |
| Setting: | Ireland |
Description Concering Books The Gift
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.
Mention Regarding Books The Gift
| Title | : | The Gift |
| Author | : | Cecelia Ahern |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 305 pages |
| Published | : | August 20th 2009 by HarperCollins (first published 2008) |
| Categories | : | Womens Fiction. Chick Lit. Fiction. Holiday. Christmas. Romance |
Rating Regarding Books The Gift
Ratings: 3.69 From 23156 Users | 1672 ReviewsWrite Up Regarding Books The Gift
A must read for Cecelia Ahern Fans!I loved the book because after I had read the previous few books, I fell in love with Cecelia's stories yet again.It's a common story: a busy husband and father, with a big career, wants everything, yet bigger and better, and not getting his priorities right. His family and health are suffering. Lou at some stage lost the ability to live until he meets Gabriel, or Gabe, a man living on the streets. After this his life changes forever....Cecilia Ahern alwaysI'll admit that I found Cecelia Ahern to be a better writer than I assumed that she would be. I've not read any of her other books before and from the genre she's known for, chick-lit, I was simply expecting something simple and fun. This book dealt with some every day problems and issues and it was trying to teach us something. The story is set in modern day Dublin, nearing Christmas, and the story is well set with clear, visible descriptions.In this book, Ahern is trying to tell a story about
A wonderful, imaginative story! I was reminded a little bit of both A Christmas Carol and Its a Wonderful Life (although Scrooge at his worst was more likable than Lou throughout most of the book). Its a tearjerker.
The Gift Cecelia Ahern Admittedly, I, like so many others before me, seem to associate Cecelia Ahern with lovely, girly books, especially with the gorgeous covers her books always have. This is far from the case. Her books are incredibly touching, the writing is clever and this book in particular is a fabulous example of how her books can be moralistic with a magical touch.The Gift centres on the story of Lou Suffern, as told through the eyes of someone else. Lou is your stereotypical
You know those books that leave you stripped bare emotionally? That have you sat, weeping, questioning every choice you have made or are about to make?This is one of those books.Lou is a very successful man, he has a fantastic job, in line for a huge promotion, he has a beautiful wife and two wonderful children, and every day he ruins it, by choosing the unimportant things in life over the important ones, Gabe, a lovely homeless man, enters his life and helps him, Lou doesn't understand or even
Cecelia Ahern is a very clever, creative writer. I really admire her work. It's pretty awesome. When you look at her covers, you don't expect much (At least that's how it was with me). You expect just another romantic comedy with all the gooey, cheesy, lovey-dovey romantic parts. Trust me, that is FAR from the case. Her books are wonderful. They deal with serious issues and serious problems. Real-life, every day shit. She also throws in a little bit of magic and intrigue. Her books have this
I found that book today on a bookself and it reminded me of some great time I had during reading it...Lou is the main character, who is an arrogant and busy 24/7 man. He is not happy with his life, he always wants more, he tries to do more, but actually he forgets what he already has.... especially his family: his wife Ruth and their two young children. Especially his one year old son is crying when he approaches, not recognizing any familiarity with his father. Life goes on, until one day,
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