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Half a World Away

By: Mike Gayle
Narrated by: Kayi Ushe, Joanna Brookes
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Publisher's summary

From the author of The Man I Think I Know.

Strangers living worlds apart.

Strangers with nothing in common.

But it wasn't always that way....

Kerry Hayes is a single mum, living on a tough south London estate. She provides for her son by cleaning houses she could never hope to afford. Taken into care as a child, Kerry cannot ever forget her past.

Noah Martineau is a successful barrister with a beautiful wife, daughter and home in fashionable Primrose Hill. Adopted as a child, Noah always looks forward, never back.

When Kerry reaches out to the sibling she lost on the day they were torn apart as children, she sets in motion a chain of events that will have life-changing consequences for them both.

By turns funny and moving, Half a World Away is a story that will stay with you long after you listen its powerfully emotional, heart-breaking final minute.

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This book made me teary-eyed on so many occasions. It is so heartfelt and the storyline is raw and moving. I appreciated the cultural connections and how it handled grief. Definitely recommend!

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Just beautiful

I am so glad I gave this one a go. It was all the feels. And just what I needed 💛

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Beautiful Story

Great characters in a sweet and touching story
Moments of great humor despite very tough obstacles
A feel good read about an ordinary woman with an extraordinary capacity for love.
My only complaint was the voice of Jason/Noah - not what I felt went with the man described
At any rate, I still recommend

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Life delivers.

This is a terrific book with great characters.
You fall for them all from the get go - especially Kerry, someone I'd like
to know. It's sad but you don't have to protect yourself from it. And it's joyful.
This book restores your faith in humanity without glossing over how crap life
can be. Mike Gayle is new to me but I'm glad I've found him. I intend to read i.e. listen to many more of
his books and perhaps that's recommendation enough.

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Heartwarming listen

An audiobook for everyone. If I could give this audiobook 10 stars, I would. A strong reminder not to take life for granted. Just excellent all the way around.

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An excellent story

Not only is the story good but both narrators make the story. Sad and tragic but full of love. I didn’t want it to end.

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Great Story

This was such a touching story with beautiful narration. It was the first book that I have read by Mike Gayle, but I’m already checking out another, because sometimes I need a sweet story.

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New favorite author, narrator and book!

Truly a masterpiece of contemporary literature, life, love, angst and the importance of family. I adore Mike Gayle and this book was stellar. Well done. Well worth reading and I keep recommending it!

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Beautiful story

In the beginning of the book, her voice is a bit annoying but you soon get over it. Towards the end, you appreciate it! A remarkable book of lost and found love and forgiveness!

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Good Story

This story was good but a bit predictable. Enjoyed relaxing and listening. Definitely recommend it.

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