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Have you read The Goodbye Gift by Amanda Brooke? Post your feedback by 18 November for a chance to win a £100 Love2Shop voucher

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SorchaMumsnet · 25/08/2016 17:47

This month we'd like to introduce you to Amanda Brooke - Richard and Judy bestseller and author of novels that pack an emotional punch. We've got 50 copies of The Goodbye Gift up for grabs so head to the giveaway page to apply for yours and find out more about the author.

Lucy has been desperate for a new heart for as long as she can remember - but getting the call to say a donor has been found will be a bittersweet relief: because for her to live, someone else must die.

We ask all winners to share their thoughts about the book on this discussion thread. However, you don't have to win a free copy to take part in the discussion - anyone who has read The Goodbye Gift can post their feedback here (and you can buy the book now).

Everyone who posts on this thread before 18 November will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Love2shop voucher.

This giveaway is sponsored by HarperCollins

Have you read The Goodbye Gift by Amanda Brooke? Post your feedback by 18 November for a chance to win a £100 Love2Shop voucher
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millililli · 23/10/2016 10:30

Thank you for my copy. The author is admirably keen to make people aware of the need for donor registration for transplants and the feelings and emotions of the characters involved are obviously drawn from a well of personal pain. However, if I hadn't been given the book to review, I would have given up on it quite soon, as I found it repetitive and depressing.

I don't know if it it a proof copy that can still be corrected, but there were some glaring spelling mistakes:
P. 145 'balling his eyes out'
P. 147 'held her body taught'
P. 248 'peaked beneath the bedclothes' ( Could be correct under different circumstances!)

CopperPan · 21/10/2016 20:24

This was quite an emotional story, it's a difficult topic to write about and I thought the writing was very sensitive. I thought the character relationships were strong and kept the narrative flowing. I found it hard to put down and I did not expect the twist at the end.

Sharpkat · 19/10/2016 16:47

Have had a bit of time to get into this now. I am enjoying it but I do not think it is the best book by Amanda Brooke. It is a nice story but is pretty obvious where it is headed. Interesting idea for a story as well - not something I had ever really thought about the practicalities of.

Thanks for the free copy.

tworonnies1957 · 17/10/2016 20:35

received my copy today many thanks, looking forward to reading it and leaving my review

Unicorn1981 · 17/10/2016 18:18

I got home today to find my copy. Thanks so much!

juleslucas · 17/10/2016 17:46

My copy has just arrived in the post.

Persistentdonor · 17/10/2016 10:28

My copy has just arrived. Thank you so much!

Unicorn1981 · 16/10/2016 20:57

Me to. I'm also looking forward to it. Thanks for it.

juleslucas · 13/10/2016 13:01

Looking forward to reading this book. Lucky enough to have a free copy to review shortly.

Unicorn1981 · 07/10/2016 17:13

Hi has there been any update regarding the book please? Thanks

Unicorn1981 · 27/09/2016 22:59

Oh thank you. I just wanted to let you know because I recently moved house. Thanks.

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SorchaMumsnet · 27/09/2016 14:16

Hi Unicorn1981 thanks for letting us know - we're just chasing the publisher to see when these books will be with you x

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Unicorn1981 · 27/09/2016 07:55

Hi I received an email saying I'd won but haven't received the book yet? Thanks.

ImperialBlether · 29/08/2016 11:57

I'd love to read this. I've always thought that we don't focus on that issue enough - to receive a donor organ, someone else has to die.

voyager50 · 26/08/2016 00:05

I really enjoyed "The Missing Husband' by the same author - I hope I get to read this one too.

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