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Can't Choose Your Family: A collection of 25 short stories (Family stories) Kindle Edition

by Patsy Collins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
CAN'T CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY

Chloe's dad wishes she'd talk to him. How can he help her without knowing what's wrong? There's a way he can find out, but not without losing her trust. He can't risk that. Doug's dad would rather not have heard what his son, or rather stepson, had to say. He'd destroyed his family's trust; perhaps broken up the family too. Why must an innocent boy and rescue dog suffer for his selfishness?

Paula listens to her family, when she can hear them over the TV, but doesn't like what they say. Drastic action is needed. Maybe she'll go so far as to miss a few of her favourite shows? Jeremy's good at listening to his mother. It's easy when she talks so much sense. He remembers her advice and dishes it out to his friends, helping solve their problems. When will he take that advice himself?

Martha cares for Billy, willing him to talk at last. That would give her one more thing to be grateful for. Children often talk to their mothers, sometimes saying such cute things, but those women don't always have time to listen. When they do, will they jump to the wrong conclusions and repeat the mistakes of the past just as Karen does?

Communication, done right, can bring families together. It made friends of Sally and her cousin, and ensured she got to the church on time. Talking about the past brought Frederick and Georgina together. Can they ever be more than kissing cousins? Talking to his wife about the fox might perhaps bring Duncan a step closer to having the family they've always wanted.

Families, whether we're born or married into them, or choose them for ourselves all have stories to tell. This collection contains 25 of them.
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    Family stories
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    148 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    April 29, 2017
  5. File size
    630 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B072DZNZLX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (April 29, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 29, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 630 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 148 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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Patsy Collins

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Patsy Collins spends her time making things up and writing them down from her home in Lee-on-the-Solent or whilst traveling in a campervan. She shares both with her photographer husband, and sometimes acts as his assistant. When away she also enjoys scrambling round ruined castles, visiting friends and eating cake. At home she gardens, bakes (and then eats) cakes. She's the author of over 30 books.

To find out more, visit her website - patsycollins.uk

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  • F.K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great selection of cozy short stories
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2017
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    I loved this cozy collection of short stories, some poignant that brought tears to my eyes, some humorous, and some that have the “ah” factor at the end! All of them have clever themes and great characterization.
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  • Janice Clark
    4.0 out of 5 stars Yummy little treats
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2017
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    This is a nice collection of slice-of-life vignettes, pointing out the joys and absurdities of the human condition. I had intended to read just one at a time, keeping them for short breaks or odd moments between doing other things. However, they turned out to be rather like a box of chocolates, so didn't last very long.
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  • Lesley K. Silvester
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas. I particularly like the twist in the ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2017
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    I downloaded this book last night. This morning I decided to read one story before I got on with various jobs. A few enjoyable hours later and I've finished the whole book. Now I need to do all the things that I had neglected because I just had to read just one more story. Well done, Patsy Collins. Great ideas. I particularly like the twist in the tale one (not naming it because I don't want to spoil it for anyone else.
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  • Liz Young
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good holiday reading.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2017
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    I've only read a couple of stories so far, but I love Patsy's style. I am saving the rest for my holiday reading.
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