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The Things I Should Have Told You

By: Carmel Harrington, Emer O'Connor
Narrated by: Aidan Kelly, Caroline Lennon
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Summary

‘Anyone who loved the great Maeve Binchy will adore this gorgeous gem of a book’ – Claudia Carroll

The gripping new novel from Irish Times bestseller Carmel Harrington, shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year at the BGE Irish Book Awards.

Every family has a story…

Meet the Guinness family…

But for the Guinness family a happy ending looks out of reach. Olly and Mae's marriage is crumbling, their teenage daughter Evie is on a mission to self-destruct and their beloved Pops is dying of cancer. Their once strong family unit is slowly falling apart.

But Pops has one final gift to offer his beloved family – a ray of hope to cling to. As his life's journey draws to a close, he sends his family on an adventure across Europe in a camper van, guided by his letters, his wisdom and his love.

Because Pops knows that all his family need is time to be together, to find their love for each other and to find their way back home…

What readers are saying about Carmel Harrington:

‘Carmel Harrington…will make you see life in a different way’ – Woman’s Way

‘A wonderfully life-affirming, heart-warming book. Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty, you'd have to be made of stone not to laugh and cry’ – New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor

‘I always feel a little richer for having read one of Carmel’s books…this inspiring and emotional family-centred read stole my heart’ – Between the Lines

©2017 Carmel Harrington (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers
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Critic reviews

‘Will make you see life in a different way’
Woman’s Way

‘Heartwrenching and heartwarming’
Evening Herald

‘Guaranteed to brighten your day’
Novelicious

‘Carmel Harrington has done it again! Brilliantly written … it surpasses all expectations’
Chicklit Club

‘A bittersweet, quietly brilliant novel that will make you cry, laugh and cry all over again’
Female First

‘Funny, poignant and bursting with heartfelt humour’
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‘Completely stunning’
Reviewed the Book

‘It will stay with you well after, you have turned the last page’
Bleach House Library

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Lovely story

Although a little hard to get into. It was well worth the effort. A lovely heart warming story of family ups and downs.

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Amazing

This book has made me laugh, cry and provocoted my senses. I was hooked from the beginning and so sad when it ended. Can't wait to read another of Carmel Harringtons books.

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Really moving story

I didn’t think I would enjoy this story at the beginning but it is one of the most moving and lovely books I have listened to. It really makes you think about what is important in life and the way the story was shaped was brilliant. I loved it.

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Loved every minute

A beautiful story beautifully read, realistic and very relatable situation. Going to check out other titles y this author. Thanks

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the things I should have told you

another fantastic book by Carmel Harrington- I laughed and cried reading this book - thank you






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charming story

Charming story about a family surviving grief, feeling adrift from each other, finding a way to communicate and get back on track. Explore, cry, laugh. Loved it.

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Incredible

I loved every inch of this book. A story of what real love should be. It made me laugh and cry and I am truly grateful to Carmel Harrington for the experience. Thank you.

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Really up lifting story

I loved the story and have listened to it several times, taking you all over Europe

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A story of lifes adventure

Loved this read.. A marriage struggling re kindled sadly by the loss of a loved one who sends them on an adventure of a life time

Easy listening.. Felt at some points i was there myself

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The things

A nice story I suppose but a little drawn out in places … I love listening to Aiden Kelly … i probably would have lost interest all together if it hadn’t been for his narration .. however some parts of the character of olly the narration isn’t Aiden Kelly which is strange .. !!

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