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The Woman I Was Before
The Woman I Was Before: A gripping, emotional page turner with a twist | Kerry Fisher
6 posts | 6 read | 5 to read
Wow, what a corker of a novel exactly the sort of novel that creeps into your life and you dont want to put down will keep you turning the pages, anxiously, excitedly and soon to reach a thrilling conclusion. Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars A new home can be a happy ending. Or a fresh start. Or a hiding place... Of all the emotions single mother Kate Jones feels as she walks into her brand new house on Parkview Road, hope is the most unexpected. She has changed her name and her daughters, and moved across the country to escape the single mistake that destroyed their lives. Kate isnt the only woman on the street starting afresh. Warm, whirlwind Gisela with her busy life and confident children, and sharp, composed Sally, with her spontaneous marriage and high-flying career, are the first new friends Kate has allowed herself in years. While she cant help but envy their seemingly perfect lives, their friendship might help her leave her guilt behind. Until one day, everything changes. Kate is called to the scene of a devastating car accident, the consequences of which will test everything the women thought they knew about each other, and themselves. Can Kate stop her own secrets from unravelling, or was her hope for a new life in vain? From the bestselling author of The Silent Wife, The Woman I Was Before is a book about the things we hide from those closest to us and the terrible consequences that keeping those secrets can have. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain. Readers love The Woman I Was Before: Its been a long time since I read a whole book in 24 hours but there was no way I was putting down The Woman I Was Before. No one writes complex, painful family love like Kerry Fisher. Real and raw but funny too. Loved it! Iona Grey, author of Letters to the Lost I was absolutely smitten with this book! I enjoyed it from the first page to the last. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars I loved this book I lost my whole Sunday reading just couldn't put it down! Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Kates secret, when revealed, is gut-wrenching... An excellent read. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars A cracking character-driven story that enthralled me. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 5 stars! Kerry Fisher has once again nailed it with this fantastic book about how our lives may not really be as wonderful as we like to present them on social media. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars This is the first book Ive read by Ms Fisher and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! It sucked me in from the beginning! Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Wives and mothers have an inexplicable need to use social media to share cozy snapshots and smart hash-tags that give the sense of a bright and shiny life. Kerry Fisher writes an endearing story about what really happens outside of the photo frame for women who are dealing with the challenges life brings. A wonderful read. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars There are secrets galore, some big, some bigger. Very well done! Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Absolutely loved this book. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars I enjoyed every page. NetGalley Reviewer I really loved this book. NetGalley Reviewer
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bookaholic1
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#22
I really enjoyed this one, and I think I have found another author I will read more of.

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suzie.reads
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This was an enjoyable read with really likeable characters. Will be reading more books by Kerry Fisher as this was my first.
My final book of 2020!

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Nikki_E

“it is possible that other people have some good ideas and that allowing someone else to help you doesn‘t make you weak, pathetic or ridiculous. It makes you someone who is strong but who needs a bit of support now and again. Like all of us.”
― Kerry Fisher, The Woman I Was Before

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Somewhat interesting book about three women and their lives and secrets. I was annoyed by two of the characters‘ obsessive use of Facebook - every chapter begins with a description of a picture, a caption, hashtags, all complete and total bullshit in comparison to real life. I felt the social media plot point was annoying. Does anyone really post pictures of themselves celebrating their anniversary when their husband has actually left them??

Lindy Maybe? If they‘re in denial, or don‘t want to talk to other people about it yet? 4y
Bookgirl @Lindy Maybe. It‘s over the top in this book...uses a device in extreme dramatic effect to hammer a point home. Felt unrealistic 🤷🏼‍♀️ 4y
Lindy @Bookgirl It‘s annoying when that happens. 😐 4y
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Not my general type of novel, but I plowed through it anyway! An emotional read about keeping secrets and real life apart from one another and from those you know.

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Starting this one after work!

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