THE LIFE-AFFIRMING NOVEL ABOUT REAL-LIFE RELIGIOUS FANATICISM AND THE COURAGE OF THREE WOMEN WHO CONFRONT IT, FROM AUTHOR OF BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS PICK, ANOTHER LIFE

'So movingly told' Good Housekeeping

'A touching novel about female friendship and finding strength when you need it most' Grazia

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HOW DO YOU LEAVE A CULT?

Step into a world that lies behind the ordinary front doors of Britain.

A place of loyal wives, obedient children, of faithful (and occasionally faithless) husbands.

Meet Isobel, Jen and Zelda. They know how to please, and they know their place in this world is precarious.

But what happens when they can longer be the person others want them to be - when they stop lying to themselves?

Will each woman stay quiet and keep pleasing?

Or will they stand up and fight?

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Praise for Jodie Chapman:

'Poignant, beautifully written and underpinned with a quiet rage' Julie Owen Moylan

'Beautifully written...I couldn't put it down' Emma Gannon

'An astounding debut about sibling grief, religion and sliding doors love' Pandora Skyes

'Deep, rich, thoughtful' Gillian Mcallister

'With echoes of David Nicholls' One Day and Sally Rooney's novels, it perfectly captures the agony of falling in love and the razor-sharp reality of pain and loss' Daily Mail

'Brilliant. A powerful eye-opening read that will spark discussion - a perfect book-club pick' Prima

About the Author

Jodie Chapman spent twelve years working as a photographer before returning to her first love of writing. She lives in Kent with her husband and three sons. Another Life, her debut novel, was a BBC Two Between the Covers pick.

www.jodiechapman.co.uk
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Reviews
A story of hope over adversity . . . What each woman goes through will resonate with many. The characters are brought to life in a way that will leave you rooting for them. A touching tale about female friendship, finding strength when you need it most * GRAZIA *
Distinct and so movingly told that as a reader you really root for them to thrive * Good Housekeeping *
A dark, powerful tale of subservience and rebellion that will have you hooked from the very first page * Woman's Own *
Brilliant - even better than Chapman's debut . . . A powerful eye-opening read that will spark discussion - a perfect book-club pick * Prima 'BOOK OF THE MONTH' *
Insightful and shocking. [A] powerful read * Sun *
Each of their stories is so well written, distinct and movingly told that, as a reader, you really root for them to thrive * Good Housekeeping, Best books to take on holiday 2024 *
Praise for Jodie Chapman -- :
An astounding debut about sibling grief, religion and sliding doors love -- Pandora Sykes
A stunning one-that-got-away romance, this is an intricate story of love entwined with loss that will tug on your heartstrings...A beautiful piece of writing * Sunday Express *
This beautiful tale of love, loss and sacrifice will break your heart...With echoes of David Nicholls' One Day and Sally Rooney's novels * Daily Mail *
Prepare for all the feels in this heart-breaking must-read * Sun *



Book Information
ISBN 9781405946346
Author Jodie Chapman
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 287g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 25mm