More Than Us
by Dawn Barker
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Pub Date 21 May 2018 | Archive Date 27 Jun 2018
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Description
Emily and Paul have a glorious home, money in the bank and two beautiful children. Since leaving Scotland for Paul to play football for an Australian team they have been blessed. But sadness lies behind the picture-perfect family - sixteen-year-old Cameron has battled with health troubles his entire life. There's no name for what he has, but his disruptive behaviour, OCD and difficulty in social situations is a constant source of worry.
When Paul's career comes to a shuddering halt, he descends into a spiral of addiction, gambling away the family's future. By the time he seeks help, it's his new boss Damien who recommends and pays for a rehab facility.
While Paul is away, Emily has to make a tough decision about their son. She keeps it from Paul knowing he'll disapprove. And when a terrible accident reveals the truth, Paul takes his son and goes on the run, leaving Emily to care for fourteen-year-old Tilly, who unbeknown to her parents is fighting battles of her own.
Can the family join together for the sake of their loved ones, or will their troubles tear them apart?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781788630511 |
| PRICE | £1.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Christina S, Educator
This book set mostly in Australia draws readers in from the very first chapter. Dawn Baker has the reader enthralled and reading as quickly as possible to find out what happens to the complex, flawed, yet endearing main characters. Told in alternating perspectives, Emily and her husband Paul are navigating the end of his pro soccer career along with raising young children. Readers connect emotionally with the two narrators and see how the same situation can be interpreted two different ways. When Paul's new boss becomes involved in his personal life, the reader can feel the anger, frustration, and bewilderment of his wife. These two ex-pats struggle to navigate life with and come to terms with their new reality. I'd love a sequel!!!
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