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“A classic Marian Keyes: an avalanche of wisdom and humor.” - The Times
From the author of Watermelon and The Woman Who Stole My Life, Taking a Break is another hit by Marian Keyes.
Amy O'Connell's life has never been easy: after the abrupt end of her first marriage, she swore she would never get involved with anyone again. Until Hugh appeared, affectionate, charming, and willing to do anything to win her over.
The courtship soon turned into a new marriage after the birth of a daughter, and years later, despite money being tight and stress being high, Amy can consider that her life is finally settling into a comfortable routine.
That's when Hugh decides he needs a break.
Not that he wants to break up—he just wants to take a break: from his marriage, his daughters, and, most of all, from life as a couple. In the midst of an intense midlife crisis triggered by the death of his father and a close friend, he decides to make up for lost time by traveling through Southeast Asia for six months. And nothing Amy says will change his mind.
This leaves her on the verge of a nervous breakdown, as a lot can change in six months. When Hugh returns—if he returns—will he still be the same man she married? And will she be the same woman?
Because if Hugh is taking a break from marriage, she is too, isn't she?
Taking a Break is a story about the choices we make and how those decisions help us become who we are.
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