{"product_id":"9780063057159","title":"The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Annie Lyons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUSA TODAY \u003c\/em\u003eBESTSELLER!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"One adorably British odd couple . . . Charming.\" — \u003cem\u003ePeople\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“An exquisitely poignant tale of life, friendship and facing death . . . heart-breaking yet ultimately uplifting . . Everyone should read this book.” — Ruth Hogan, author of \u003cem\u003eQueenie Malone’s Paradise Hotel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfused with the emotional power of \u003cem\u003eMe Before You\u003c\/em\u003e and the irresistible charm of \u003cem\u003eEleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eBe Frank with Me\u003c\/em\u003e, a moving and joyous novel about an elderly woman ready to embrace death and the little girl who reminds her what it means to live.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's never too late to start living.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic world—all of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full life. At eighty-five, she isn’t going to leave things to chance. Her end will be on her terms. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland, a plan is set in motion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen she meets ten-year-old Rose Trewidney, a whirling, pint-sized rainbow of sparkling cheer. All Eudora wants is to be left alone to set her affairs in order. Instead, she finds herself embarking on a series of adventures with the irrepressible Rose and their affable neighbor, the recently widowed Stanley—afternoon tea, shopping sprees, trips to the beach, birthday celebrations, pizza parties. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the trio of unlikely BFFs grow closer and anxiously await the arrival of Rose’s new baby sister, Eudora is reminded of her own childhood—of losing her father during World War II and the devastating impact it had on her entire family. In reflecting on her past, Eudora realizes she must come to terms with what lies ahead. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut now that her joy for life has been rekindled, how can she possibly say goodbye? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett\u003c\/em\u003e is an exquisitely poignant tale of life, friendship and facing death. In the latter, the author dares to explore a subject that many shy away from, but she does so with touching sensitivity, gentle humour and absolute honesty. Eudora’s courage, dignity and wry sense of fun are beautifully drawn as she takes the reader on the heart-breaking yet ultimately uplifting journey of her life and death. Everyone should read this book.”\u003cbr\u003e\"Lyons’ characters are unique and wonderful, portrayed with a depth that allows readers to understand their motivations and empathize with them. . . . And yet the trio's unlikely camaraderie has the power to rejuvenate them all, showing that good friendship makes life worth living. A sensitive examination of human connections that can both damage and heal.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"Witty, endearing . . . Lyons strikes a winning balance, reaching deep feelings while avoiding the traps of sentimentality.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"Lyons’ touching tale of intergenerational friendship is reminiscent of Frederik Backman’s \u003cem\u003eA Man Called Ove . . .\u003c\/em\u003e this is\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ea thoroughly enchanting feel-good read.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett\u003c\/em\u003e is filled with personable characters, witty dialogue and relatable moments. It’s a vibrant and humorous celebration of being alive and learning to say goodbye.\"\u003cbr\u003e“A charming, thought-provoking story about the healing powers of friendship and love.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780063057159\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"William Morrow","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41141891563726,"sku":"9780063057159","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780063057159.jpg?v=1652149210","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780063057159","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}