LoveReading Says
LoveReading Says
Beautifully observant, funny, and affectionate, this uplifting novel deserves to soar. With the help of his mum’s blue and yellow notebooks full of advice Joe-Nathan navigates his way through life. Author Helen Fisher shone with her debut Space Hopper, and Joe Nuthin’s Guide to Life joins it as a LoveReading Star Book. The two novels are very different, each is unique and yet contains an unmistakable eloquence. Joe-Nathan himself steps in to join my list of favourite characters, in fact each member of this cast-list is a delight. Whether in the starring role or on the page for a moment, they felt authentic, vibrant, and known to me. As I read all my senses came into play, the words played out in my mind, enveloping and surrounding me with love. While undoubtedly a feel-good book, it doesn’t shy away from difficult and dark times which are handled with care and thoughtfulness. The balance of humour, affection, sorrow, and pain plays throughout the novel, I let go of my emotions and rode the waves. I will admit to tears, tears of the most positive kind, and I properly hugged this book after turning the last page as I didn’t want to put it down. One of my picks of the month and one of my books of the year, Joe Nuthin’s Guide to Life is as insightful as it is inspiring. One to shout about from the rooftops.
Liz Robinson
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Joe Nuthin's Guide to Life Synopsis
Joe loves predictability. But his life is about to become a surprising adventure.
Joe-Nathan likes the two parts of his name separate, just like his dinner and dessert. Mean Charlie at work sometimes calls him Joe-Nuthin. But Joe is far from nothing. Joe is a good friend, he’s good at his job, good at making things and good at following the rules, and he’s learning how to do lots of things by himself.
Joe’s mother knows there are a million things in life he isn’t prepared for. While she helps guide him every day, she’s also writing notebooks full of advice about the things she hasn’t told Joe yet, things he might forget and answers to questions he hasn’t yet asked.
Following her wisdom – applying it in his own unique way – this next part of Joe’s life is more of a surprise than he expects. Because he’s about to learn that remarkable things can happen when you leave your comfort zone, and that you can do even the hardest things with a little help from your friends.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781471188701 |
| Publication date: |
9th November 2023 |
| Author: |
Helen Fisher |
| Publisher: |
Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
421 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Feel-Good Fiction
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Press Reviews
Helen Fisher Press Reviews
‘Extraordinary. Melted my heart’ Heidi Swain, author of The Book-Lovers' Retreat
‘An entertaining and life-affirming story with a charm all of its own. Told in a clear, authentic voice and woven with gems of wisdom, it pulls you in and has you rooting for the characters throughout. A real joy to read’ Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins
‘A gorgeous, big-hearted story about friendship, resilience and learning to value others for who they really are’ Caroline Day, author of Hope Nicely's Lessons for Life
‘Sensitive, wise and funny, this beautiful book is filled with heart and delivered in a unique and incredibly endearing voice. I laughed, I cried and I fell completely in love with the absolute treasure of Joe Nuthin’ Julietta Henderson, author of The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman
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About Helen Fisher
Helen Fisher spent her early life in America, but grew up mainly in Suffolk where she now lives with her two children. She studied Psychology at Westminster University and Ergonomics at UCL and worked as a senior evaluator in research at the RNIB. She is now a full-time author.Space Hopper is her first novel. She is currently working on her second novel.
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