The Family Gift

A funny, clever page-turning bestseller about real families and real life

By: Cathy Kelly

Narrated by: Caroline Lennon

'Honest, funny, clever, it sparkles with witty, wry observations on modern life. I loved it' Marian Keyes
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An uplifting story about one mother trying to hold it all together - told with Cathy Kelly's trademark sparkling warmth, humour and honesty.

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Freya Abalone has a big, messy, wonderful family. She has an exciting career as a celebrity chef. She has a new home that makes her feel safe.

But behind the happy front, Freya feels pulled in a hundred directions. Life has thrown Freya some lemons - and she's learned how to juggle! But she's keeping a secret from her family, and soon something is going to crashing down...

All families have their struggles and strengths. So can Freya pull everyone - and herself - together when they need it most?

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You'll love Cathy Kelly's feel-good, relatable stories of family life!

'Honest, funny, clever, it sparkles with witty, wry observations' Marian Keyes

'This book is full of joy' Milly Johnson

'A lovely story of life and change' Prima

'The perfect comfort read for a cold autumn afternoon' Jo Finney, Good Housekeeping

'Cathy Kelly shines an insightful light on female insecurity and, through Freya's journey, shows the healing power of self-belief and family support' Woman & Home

Escape with a comforting, relatable and funny story about real family life - perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Milly Johnson, Shari Low and Ruth Jones. ©2019 Cathy Kelly

Critic reviews

Honest, funny, clever, it sparkles with witty, wry observations on modern life. I loved it.

Cathy Kelly shines an insightful light on female insecurity and, through Freya's journey, shows the healing power of self-belief and family support.

This bittersweet story about motherhood and modern families is the perfect comfort read for a cold autumn afternoon. (Jo Finney)

Cathy Kelly shines her insight on female insecurity and the power of self-belief and family support. (Zoe West)

Easy to read escapism with a very likeable heroine

Heartwarming (Kirsten Jones)

Wonder book loved it

Really enjoyed this one.
Light hearted funny/ serious story.
The Narrator has a great Irish accent.

Delightful, witty and charming book!

Worth the listen, the narrator's voice is wonderful and the story has heart. The characters are mostly relatable, kind and fun.

Funny and insightful

Will recommend this to my friends. The characters were vivid with distinctive personalities which made them appear so realistic. You rooted for the protagonist in her vulnerability. A story with substance, not all fluff and romance. The narration was easy to listen to and had a lot of emotion in it.