
Una, Unwanted
by Elin F. Styve
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Pub Date 27 May 2024 | Archive Date 5 Oct 2024
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Description
A dark feel-good with Scandinavian flavour:
Una's search for familial connection leads her to her charismatic self-help guru father, only to discover the jarring dissonance between public image and private reality.
"I love the blend of humor and darkness - and MotivaTor's easily recognizable narcissistic fragility." (Reader's comment)
From the cover:
"When Una, a child of infidelity, as an adult decides to do everything she can to reunite with her father, it is with a sense that something important is missing in her life. The father is the well-known motivational expert MotivaTor, and Una follows everything he does through YouTube and social media.
Inspired by his encouraging life advice, she finds the courage to seek him out to become a part of his life, despite warnings from those closest to her.
MotivaTor's inflated self-image is nourished by the admiration he receives from his audience, but does it reflect his actual life and personality?
Along the way in her quest for her father, Una realizes that everything she has dreamed of looks different than what she expected. When she gets to know her half-brother Kalle, her faith in her father takes a dramatic turn, and she makes a decisive choice."
A Note From the Publisher2>
The author, with a background in communication and management, works in leadership development at a hospital on Norway’s west coast. She draws inspiration for her narratives and characters from a life rich with human encounters and the diverse experiences of her professional journey. When not immersed in writing or reading, she finds joy in the outdoors, cherishes moments with loved ones, and indulges in the world of music and podcasts.
Advance Praise
"I love the blend of humour and darkness - and MotivaTor's easily recognizable narcissistic fragility"
"Very emotional while also being stoic and Nordic (...) Good fit for fans of Fredrik Backman"
"Breathtakingly beautiful! This story broke my heart and had so many emotions. (...) I loved how the story unfolded and the secrets that popped up. To be honest, I never would've guessed the outcome! The author's writing style is highly unique, and I most definitely think this is a must read! #fivestarreview"
"I couldn't stop turning the pages"
"Wow, it really hooked me"
"I devoured it in two days. I feel you delicately plucked the feathers off the dream father. In that way, the book became a reminder of how fake people are on social media - and how many empty barrels roam the lecture industry."
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9788284511962 |
PRICE | US$32.00 (USD) |
PAGES | 240 |
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Average rating from 9 members
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