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Starting Over - Tony Parsons

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==Synopsis of the book:== George Bailey has been given a second chance in life. At 47 after a heart attack he is given the heart of a 19 year old. He has a job in the Police force and a settled... more

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  • 53 of 53 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    3 Stars A second chance at life Review with images 16/05/2012
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Good concept and enjoyable story

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Lacked detail and depth in areas

    Synopsis of the book: George Bailey has been given a second chance in life. At 47 after a heart attack he is given the heart of a 19 year old. He has a job in the Police force and a settled family home although he understandably worries his two teenage children. He is a firm father to them and has an attractive and wonderful relationship with his with Lara. However he soon finds he feels very different about his life. As no longer does is he a stern father he know feels more like a friend to them. He is more laid back and feels everyone should follow their hearts and not be afraid to dream ... more
  • 83 of 83 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    3 Stars Starting Over - Tony Parsons 24/09/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages An interesting, original plot

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not very relevant to me

    Starting Over by Tony Parsons is the 5th book for my summer reading challenge. This was just short of 300 pages long so it was a little bigger than my most recently read books. The Plot This book tells the story of George who is a 40 something father of 2 teenage children. We follow his life building up to a heart attack and the aftermath of his heart donation operation. George is unable to accept that the heart he has been given has not changed him, he feels younger, making him change the way he dresses, how he acts towards his wife and children, becoming more of a friend to his children than ... more

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EAN 9780007303267
Type Fiction
Genre Modern Fiction
Title Starting Over
Author Tony Parsons

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