Lives Like Mine (Verde Eva)(Paperback / softback)

‘Londoner Eva Verde’s Lives Like Mine explores the theme of a school-run affair and the complications and joys it brings to a dual-heritage mother struggling with her intolerant in-laws’ Independent 'A bitter sweet story of longing and self-discovery, of deceit and regret.  Visceral, authentic and funny, Eva’s prose reads like something between a conversation and a confession.  An exciting new voice and a joy to read' Kit de Waal ‘Eva's writing breaks new ground in a confident and original voice, with a sharp eye for detail, wonderful characterisation and some seriously badass humour’ Yvvette Edwards, author of the Man Booker Prize longlisted novel, A Cupboard Full of Coats‘Lives Like Mine is an assured debut from a writer who’s going to go far' Red Online 'Londoner Eva Verde's breathtaking novel' New!Mother.                 To three small children, their heritage dual like hers.  Daughter.                 To a mother who immigrated to make a better life but has been rejected by her chosen country.  Wife.                 To a man who loves her but who will not defend her to his intolerant family.  Woman…                 Whose roles now define her and trap her in a life she no longer recognises…     Meet Monica, the flawed heroine at the heart of LIVES LIKE MINE.   With her three children in school, Monica finds herself wondering if this is all there is. Despite all the effort and the
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