The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes - Softcover

Review: The Lido by Libby Page and Ruth Hogan's The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes are both warm novels in which unlikely friendships help their protagonists tackle their demons (The Sunday Times); Warm and wise. With her bestselling 2017 debut, The Keeper of Lost Things, Hogan won fans for her astute portrayal of grief and the human capacity for recovery. It is territory she revisits here, adding to her themes that of community and its power to heal. Her passages on loss are vivid and visceral. But hope is never lost and catharsis is to be found in unlikely places' (Guardian); This is a work that packs in plenty of substance alongside the sweetness..Despite tackling such huge topics as bereavement and cancer - Hogan's work is filled with hope and the power of friendship (Best uplifting books to read this summer Evening Standard); Subtle and poignant (Good Housekeeping); A whimsical, wistful affair (Sunday Express); We were huge fans of Ruth Hogan's The Keeper of Lost Things, and her second book is just as brilliantly written - though you may need tissues at the ready! (Sun); The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes will soften even the hardest of hearts (Red); From the author of breakout hit, The Keeper Of Lost Things, this is a book to really love. Exploring the aftermath of grief and the ways people carry on (with humour, with solace, with lidos.) Hogan writes welcoming prose that makes reading a joy (Stylist); The wonder of new beginnings (Prima); An adorable heartfelt story (Nina Pottell Prima). Book Description: From Ruth Hogan's beguiling imagination comes another irresistible novel of unexpected friendships, second chances, and dark secrets. About the Author: Ruth Hogan is the author of The Keeper of Lost Things and The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes. A #1 word-of-mouth hit and Sunday Times bestseller with more than 800,000 copies sold, The Keeper of Lost Things was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and a WHSmith Travel 'Fresh Talent' selection and is currently being published in over 30 countries around the world. Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel is her third novel. She lives in a chaotic Victorian house with an assortment of rescue dogs and her long-suffering husband. ruthhogan.co.uk; twitter | instagram > ruthmariehogan; facebook > RuthHoganAuthor.