'Moriarty has a gift for seeing the lighter side of things' Irish Independent
Ttells the story of Emma Hamilton who embarks on the path to adopting a baby when she and her husband can't conceive. After two years of being deafened by the TickTock of her biological clock and tormented by Mother Nature's refusal to grant her a baby, Emma Hamilton decides to go for the instant solution: finding a Russian baby in need of a home.
'Moriarty has a gift for seeing the lighter side of things' Irish IndependentAfter two years of being deafened by the tick-tock of her biological clock and tormented by Mother Nature's refusal to grant her a baby, Emma Hamilton decides to go for the instant solution- finding a Russian baby in need of a home. But Emma hasn't reckoned on the route to adoption being so complicated ....Between proving that she's fit to be a mother (by inventing an unblemished past and discovering an unsuspected talent for housekeeping), driving her long-suffering husband insane with madcap schemes to make them the perfect would-be parents (a few Russian verbs a night and they'll be fluent in no time), and tripping over red tape every step of the way (who knew social workers could be so terrifying?) Emma finds out that adoption is far from the easy option - and that perfection has very little to do with finding the perfect match.
A touching tale with just the right amount of humour OK Magazine A thoroughly likeable, warm heroine Irish Times Both an enjoyable easy read, while also managing to chime with subtle emotional resonance around an original and thought-provoking subject Sunday Independent Hilarious Daily Express Moriarty's realistic dialogue and plot, her engaging multi-faceted characters, and her humour and sensitivity in the face of complex issues quickly drew me in Ireland on Sunday Moriarty has a gift for seeing the lighter side of things Irish Independent A funny and poignant read Evening Herald Moriarty writes with a brash and spontaneous eloquence Daily Telegraph
Sinead Moriarty's novels have sold over 700,000 copies in Ireland and the UK. She has won over readers and critics by telling stories that are humane, moving and relevant to modern women. She lives in her native Dublin with her husband and their three children.
I was feeling very Doris Dayesque. This was a new day. A fresh beginning. We were going to adopt. We were going to give a child a happy home. After two years of being tormented as she tries and fails to get pregnant, Emma Hamilton decides to go for the simple solution: finding a Russian baby in need of a home. How hard can that be? But Emma hasn't reckoned on the route to adoption being so complicated. Between proving that she's fit to be a mother (by inventing an unblemished past and a passion for housekeeping), driving her long-suffering husband insane with desperate schemes to make them the perfect would-be parents (a few Russian verbs a night and they'll be fluent in no time), and tripping over red tape every step of the way, Emma finds out that adoption is far from the easy option - and that perfection has very little to do with finding the perfect match. Praise for Sinad Moriarty: 'Warm and witty story about family, life and love, too ... with well-drawn characters you can't fail to care about' DAILY MAIL 'Moving, disarmingly honest and at times laugh-out-loud [funny] ...' SUNDAY TIMES 'Touching, warm, funny and emotional. She has the gift of telling a very emotive story with grace and empathy' WOMAN'S WAY
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