Half a World Away: The heart-warming, heart-breaking Richard and Judy Book Club selection - Paperback
By Mike Gayle

Kerry Hayesand is single mum, living on a tough south London estate. She provides for her son by cleaning houses she could never afford. Taken into care as a child, Kerry cannot forget her past.Noah Martineauand is a successful barrister with a beautiful wife, daughter and home in fashionable Primrose Hill. Adopted as a young child, Noah never looks back.When Kerry contacts Noah, the sibling she lost on the day they were torn apart as children, she sets in motion a chain of events that will change both of their lives forever.By turns funny and moving,and Half a World Awayand is a story that will stay with you long after you read its final page.Readers loveand Half a World Away!'These are people who matter, situations one can believe. Most readers will find themselves caring very much.and A life-affirming read.' Vine'It isn't easy, it is heart-wrenching, but, oh, is it worth reading.and I can't recommend this book highly enough.' Vine'How have I not read a Mike Gayle book before?and I want to give this book all of the starts in the universe.and I cried my eyes out at the end.and It is touching, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking.' Netgalley'This story is raw and beautiful and sad.and It puts lots of things into perspective and makes you think about what is important in life. Beautifully written, easy to read and will certainly bring tears to your eyes. A must read.' Netgalley'This is a beautiful, beautiful book. It's about family, about class, about love, about choices and sacrifice. It's about letting go and learning to hold on. It's optimistic and heartbreaking and funny and emotional.and It's the kind of book that will stay with you, long after you finish it. Buy it, read it, love itand - and hang on to those tissues, you'll need them.' Netgalley