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Happy Families: A collection of 24 short stories (Family stories) Kindle Edition

by Patsy Collins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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HAPPY FAMILIES

Being a family is about far more than having a surname in common, but that one thing brought Lorna and Lucy Wainwright together. Their new friendship also helped them see their blood relatives in a more positive way. Daniel thought his son's poor performance in a school play might discredit his own good name in the acting business – until he heard the boy's lines. Charlotte Yonge felt like a failure compared with her famous namesake, but her brother kindly agreed she was an idiot.

Mattie 'Super' King has no intention of fighting now he's left the military. Then he learns that his grandson Jack plans to follow in his footsteps and into danger. Veronica is battling against the relentless cheerfulness of her colleague and her mother – at least that's what she tells herself. Carrie has tried to convince her friends and family that she doesn't want a houseful of stuff. She thinks they've finally got the message until they give her a mountain of gifts for her birthday and she feels she's never going to win.

Memories and shared stories can help hold a family together, even if sometimes the details do get exaggerated just a little. In the case of Gladys and Betty it's their varying recollections of the very recent past which threaten to spoil a trip down memory lane – unless they accept they're both wrong. Sara is reminded of her mother's reaction to her own childhood rebellion, which helps her deal with her daughter's bad mood and allows them to build a strong relationship and create a happy moment to look back on.

Families, whether we're born or married into them, or choose them for ourselves, all have stories to tell. This collection contains 24 of them.
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    Family stories
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  4. Publication date
    May 22, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0948DJ858
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 22, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 10 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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  • Marguerite
    5.0 out of 5 stars Every one is different
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2021
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    I find it quite difficult to review collections of short stories, so I don't tend to, which isn't fair, so...,.

    Each one of these stories is about the diverse, sometimes difficult, relationships in a family. There's usually a message to the reader and also a challenge. You can imagine being put in the position — what would I do?

    Readers are an eclectic mix, as are families, and Patsy allows us to fleetingly drop in to other people's lives to visit during some powerful moments. Flashback and Cheerful Denial are particularly moving but others are full of fun showing the innocence of children, like Blowing Bubbles. I thoroughly recommend.
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  • G. James
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gentle stories with characters to like
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2021
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    Here we have twenty-four delightful and engaging stories. Patsy Collins creates rounded and believable characters. Some soothing stories make for an absorbing read.
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