A thousand roads home : a weepy but important book' cecelia ahern (an uplifting and gripping novel from the Irish times bestseller)

'I read it. I LOVE it! A very VERY special book' Marian Keyes 'Brave and original' Liz Nugent 'Belongs in everyone's hearts' Hazel Gaynor Where is home' Wherever the people you love are. Single mother, Ruth, and her son, DJ, have never truly fitted in, but that didn't matter, so long as they were together. When their home comes under threat, their quiet life will change forever. DJ meets Tom, a man who ten years ago walked out of his house and never looked back. Ruth, DJ and Tom have all felt like outsiders. Burdened with grief and insecurities, they are not living their best lives. But together, these three ordinary people will do an extraordinary thing ... 'A remarkable, special joyous book that captured my heart' Alex Brown 'Fearless, brave and so full of heart ... Carmel has written her first number one' Claudia Carroll Now featuring an ebook exclusive Christmas chapter! 'Warm, uplifting & important...a very VERY special book' Marian Keyes 'Beautifully moving and uplifting' Cecelia Ahern Meet Tom... Or Dr O'Grady, as he used to be called. When you pass him on the street, most people don't even give him a second glance. You see, Tom isn't living his best life. Burdened by grief, he's only got his loyal dog, Bette Davis, for company and a rucksack containing his whole world. Then there's Ruth and her son, DJ, who no longer have a place to call home.But Ruth believes that you can change the world by helping one person at a time – and Tom needs her help... Why readers and authors love Carmel Harrington: 'At 72 years old I have lived a life that encompasses most of your stories and you give a lift to my soul that inspires me' Ruth, Norwich 'Convincing characters, always gripping, endearing, with a cracking pace' IRISH INDEPENDENT 'Beautifully written, emotionally intelligent & moving in the extreme' DAILY MAIL 'Brave and original' Liz Nugent 'Important, life-affirming and bursting with Carmel's trademark warmth and hope. It belongs on everyone's shelf, and in everyone's hearts' Hazel Gaynor 'Timely, moving and FULL of heart' Catherine Ryan Howard 'A remarkable, special, joyous book that captured my heart' Alex Brown 'Fearless, brave and so full of heart...Carmel has written her first number one' Claudia Carroll Warm, powerful and unforgettable, Irish Times best-selling author Carmel Harringtons new novel is about second chances, friendship and unlikely heroes. Where is home? DJ asked. Wherever the people you love are. Ruth replied. Single mother, Ruth, and her son, DJ, have never truly fitted in, but that didnt matter, so long as they were together. When their home comes under threat, their quiet life will change forever. DJ meets Tom, a man who ten years ago walked out of his house and never looked back. Ruth, DJ and Tom have all felt like outsiders. Burdened with grief and insecurities, they are not living their best lives. But together, these three ordinary people will do an extraordinary thing Warm, powerful and unforgettable, Irish Times best-selling author Carmel Harrington's new novel is about second chances, friendship and unlikely heroes. Single mother, Ruth, and her teenaged son, Thomas, have always had each other. They've never truly fitted in with the norms of society but that didn't matter as long as they were together. Until Thomas befriends Bill - a man who ten years ago walked out of his house and never looked back, choosing to live on the streets instead. Ruth, Thomas and Bill have all felt like outsiders. Burdened with grief and insecurities, they were not living their best lives. But together, these three ordinary people manage to do an extraordinary thing ..