Story telling at its best.

This book touched my heartstrings, it made me laugh and cry, sometimes it was so over whelming and sad I had to stop listening. The wonderful narration added to the joy of this book, it was filled with nostalgia of another era. A must read.

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Worth a listen

Enjoyed it especially the accent which helps drift into the story😊
Very true to the times written about.

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A lovely book.

To hear Tish Delaney's wonderful tale of a recently bygone Ireland, told in the authentic accent of the North by Derry Girl Saoirse-Monica Jackson is a doubling of the pleasure of simply reading it. By turns hilarious and tragic, it is never less than humane in its depiction of a dark time in the history of our countries. Seen from a Catholic perspective, Delaney manages to keep blame at bay by focusing on the senseless tragedies suffered by all sides of the conflict. At the same time she introduces the reader to a glowing cast of beautifully drawn individuals in a love story which sometimes blatantly refers back to Austen. It is a warm and witty letter from the heart and deserves to be widely read.

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Superb!

An absolutely superb book perfectly narrated. My first by this author and I loved it.

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Captivated until the very last word.

What a debut. One of the best books I have read and I did not want it to end. Tish Delaney I salute you.

Before My Actual Heart Breaks Is a tender story that had me captured from the first paragraph. I became completely absorbed in it, feeling as if I were living it right alongside the characters!

It made me cry, it made me laugh out loud and even shocked me at times me with it’s honest portrayal of family life during the ‘troubles’ in Northern Ireland.

Read the book and then listened to the Audiobook and have to admit that the broad Derry accent of Saoirse- Monica Jackson had me captivated even further. A must read for all book clubs.
Next one please Tish.

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Brilliant

Really enjoyed this book, and this author.
Great narrator - the only thing that bothered me were a few random sentences that had been filled in with a different voice which was a bit jarring when fully engrossed in the story.

I love the characters TD creates and the humour within the heartbreak

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a brilliant story

the language was so poetic and descriptive..the back ground history made the whole book memorable and easily readable. loved it to bits

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Just stunning in every way.

As perfect a book and reading as is possible. Haunting and relatable, as if you've known the characters all your life and miss them when it ends..

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refreshingly honest!

Ive really loved listening to this book. Im sure its something most women can resonate with as we figure out who we are and if and where we find love, as well as the stories we tell ourselves which form the building blocks for who we are, who we become.

I love the accent and the character of the reader, shes fabulous. I would love her if i knew her. She has lived with the idea of so much shame, and worries, of what should shouldnt be done, not done, said, not said...as we all do in life, until we learn to be free and true to ourself (when we can).

A really easy and addictive read, highly recomend and im so glad it was written. Id love my own daughters to read this too. Thankyou so much Trish ❤

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Enthralling story of love and family

I found this an enthralling story of love and family during the worst of the Troubles. Often had me in tears. Brilliantly performed.

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