The Rest of Me
On sale
14th June 2018
Price: £7.99
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‘I laughed, I identified, I shed a tear. A lovely story that deserves to fly. I loved it.‘ Amanda Jennings
‘Vividly written and packed with emotional punches The Rest Of Me is devastating yet uplifting.’ Daily Express
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Alex Fox knows there are lots of things she should be.
She should be the perfect wife to her chronically ill husband Sam, and the perfect mother to their two daughters. She should be excelling in her high-stress job. And she should be completing the demanding to-do lists she makes to keep herself on track.
Even if, just sometimes, she doesn’t have time to breathe.
When Sam’s condition worsens and Alex donates a kidney to save his life, her carefully scheduled existence starts to unravel – eventually forcing her to face up to a past that she has buried for years.
As the family she has fought so hard for threatens to fall apart, can Alex finally confront the mistakes that have shaped her – and rediscover what is most important in life?
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The Rest of Me is an emotional and uplifting story which will make you laugh, cry and hug the people you love a little bit tighter. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Lucy Dillon and Amanda Prowse.
Readers and authors can’t stop praising The Rest of Me:
‘Reading The Rest of Me felt like the equivalent of watching back-to-back episodes of Cold Feet – funny, heartwarming and thoroughly entertaining. A joyous, page-turning read.’ Fiona Mitchell
‘A deeply emotional and utterly relatable tale of family life and modern motherhood. I fell quite in love with Alex and her family, and loved every word of this beautifully written book.’ Kelly Rimmer
‘This heart-wrenching tale was one of the best I’ve come across. A beautiful book, an un-put-downable one, which will stay with me awhile.’ Goodreads, 5 stars
‘Sensitive and thought-provoking… I adored it’ – Netgalley, 5 stars
‘This book is amazing from the start...beautifully written with real life issues that I could relate to. I definitely recommend this is a top read.’ – Netgalley, 5 stars
‘Katie’s best book yet – I absolutely LOVED it!’ – Goodreads, 5 stars
‘A proper tear jerker. [It] showed that family, love and pulling together in times of trouble really does help you pull through almost any crisis. Tissues needed throughout.’ – Amazon, 5 stars
‘A really engaging and emotive book, which kept me hooked. Highly recommended read.’ – Netgalley, 5 stars
‘Another excellent book from Katie Marsh. A thought-provoking and emotional read. Thoroughly recommended.’ Netgalley, 5 stars
‘An uplifting book which had me gripped throughout’ – Netgalley
‘I laughed, I identified, I shed a tear. A lovely story that deserves to fly. I loved it.‘ Amanda Jennings
‘Vividly written and packed with emotional punches The Rest Of Me is devastating yet uplifting.’ Daily Express
*******
Alex Fox knows there are lots of things she should be.
She should be the perfect wife to her chronically ill husband Sam, and the perfect mother to their two daughters. She should be excelling in her high-stress job. And she should be completing the demanding to-do lists she makes to keep herself on track.
Even if, just sometimes, she doesn’t have time to breathe.
When Sam’s condition worsens and Alex donates a kidney to save his life, her carefully scheduled existence starts to unravel – eventually forcing her to face up to a past that she has buried for years.
As the family she has fought so hard for threatens to fall apart, can Alex finally confront the mistakes that have shaped her – and rediscover what is most important in life?
***
The Rest of Me is an emotional and uplifting story which will make you laugh, cry and hug the people you love a little bit tighter. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Lucy Dillon and Amanda Prowse.
Readers and authors can’t stop praising The Rest of Me:
‘Reading The Rest of Me felt like the equivalent of watching back-to-back episodes of Cold Feet – funny, heartwarming and thoroughly entertaining. A joyous, page-turning read.’ Fiona Mitchell
‘A deeply emotional and utterly relatable tale of family life and modern motherhood. I fell quite in love with Alex and her family, and loved every word of this beautifully written book.’ Kelly Rimmer
‘This heart-wrenching tale was one of the best I’ve come across. A beautiful book, an un-put-downable one, which will stay with me awhile.’ Goodreads, 5 stars
‘Sensitive and thought-provoking… I adored it’ – Netgalley, 5 stars
‘This book is amazing from the start...beautifully written with real life issues that I could relate to. I definitely recommend this is a top read.’ – Netgalley, 5 stars
‘Katie’s best book yet – I absolutely LOVED it!’ – Goodreads, 5 stars
‘A proper tear jerker. [It] showed that family, love and pulling together in times of trouble really does help you pull through almost any crisis. Tissues needed throughout.’ – Amazon, 5 stars
‘A really engaging and emotive book, which kept me hooked. Highly recommended read.’ – Netgalley, 5 stars
‘Another excellent book from Katie Marsh. A thought-provoking and emotional read. Thoroughly recommended.’ Netgalley, 5 stars
‘An uplifting book which had me gripped throughout’ – Netgalley
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Reviews
A sensitively and beautifully written story that is sure to touch every reader's heart
Vividly written and packed with emotional punches The Rest Of Me is devastating yet uplifting.
Wonderful . . . so full of heart and honesty; it's heartbreaking, uplifting and beautiful
Absolutely LOVED it! Such a beautiful book . . . Heartwarming and funny in places, and very honest.
Powerful, brave and joyous . . . a truly special story that celebrates life in all its colours, and the far-reaching power of hope. I adored every single page
Extraordinary... a soaring tale of love, survival and music
This is a book that will make you stop and think
We galloped through this intricate tale and shed more than a few tears along the way
This thoughtful family drama tackles emotive issues head on
Praise for Katie Marsh
Praise for The Rest of Me
[A] compelling story
Katie Marsh is the queen of heartfelt fiction. She will make you laugh, make you cry and make you think.
Reading The Rest of Me felt like the equivalent of watching back-to-back episodes of Cold Feet - funny, heartwarming and thoroughly entertaining. A joyous, page-turning read.
A deeply emotional and utterly relatable tale of family life and modern motherhood. I fell quite in love with Alex and her family, and loved every word of this beautifully written book.
Another heart-clangingly powerful stunner of a novel
The Rest of Me is an utterly relatable and thought-provoking book, which is tender, peppered with humour,and filled with a cast of characters who are so vividly described it isn't long before they feel like friends. I laughed, I identified, I shed a tear. A lovely story that deserves to fly. I loved it.
I found myself laughing and crying, but the overwhelming feeling was one of heartfelt joy
Emotional and brilliantly written
A great read - heartwarming and funny in places and poignantly sad in others. A reminder to us all not to take our families or our memories for granted.
Touching, emotionally charged... A wonderful tale about love and motherhood
This thought-provoking debut novel is both brilliantly funny and sad
A moving and realistic portrait of life-changing illness...this skilful debut novel offers an inspiring journey through love, loss and second chances
This thoughtful family drama tackles emotive issues head on