- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson; First Edition edition (4 Jan 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0297829629
- ISBN-13: 978-0297829621
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.7 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,263,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Widdecombe tells the story with rattling good pace and creates credible and sympathetic characters.' (Frank Kane THE OBSERVER )
'authentic, distressing and unexpectedly touching.' (Jane Shilling THE EVENING STANDARD )
'Widdecombe is revealed as an accomplished, if sedate, storyteller and also a bit of a romantic.' (Ann Simpson THE HERALD )
' a fine, bold opening' (Bel Mooney THE TIMES )
'She has a good eye for detail.' (Julia Flynn THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
'You certainly want to know what is going to happen and Widdecombe keeps your attention throughout.' (Maggie Pringle THE SUNDAY EXPRESS )
'there's a certain compulsion to her storytelling.' (Clare Colvin THE DAILY MAIL )
'authentic, distressing and unexpectedly touching.' (Jane Shilling THE EVENING STANDARD )
'Widdecombe is revealed as an accomplished, if sedate, storyteller and also a bit of a romantic.' (Ann Simpson THE HERALD )
' a fine, bold opening' (Bel Mooney THE TIMES )
'She has a good eye for detail.' (Julia Flynn THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
'You certainly want to know what is going to happen and Widdecombe keeps your attention throughout.' (Maggie Pringle THE SUNDAY EXPRESS )
'there's a certain compulsion to her storytelling.' (Clare Colvin THE DAILY MAIL )
Jane Shilling, THE EVENING STANDARD
'authentic, distressing and unexpectedly touching.'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Anne Widdecombe has demonstrated a great understanding of the personal trauma suffered by a father who has had his family torn away from him by the unilateral actions of his wife of over ten years. The story follows father of two, Jason Kirk, as he tries to deal with his separation, pending divorce, and maintain his role as father to his two young children. The story deals with the very real emotions of a man whose whole purpose for living has been taken away, and how the single-minded actions of his wife allow the children's relationship with their father to be seriously jeopardised, by cruel tricks and eventually geographic distance. Miss Widdecombe has effectively represented the tragic experience of many fathers, and their children, and this book hits many a sensitive spot for those who have or are living this family nightmare.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A really excellent book that highlights the injustice to Fathers. My own son is going through a divorce and Ann Widdecombe in her book so precisely follows all the stupid excuses a Mother will make to prevent the Father seeing their children. On the other hand, a Father must respect that the Mother also loves the children and they her. In the end Jason, the Father in this book seems to come to terms with this. 'Fathers for Justice' need more books like this to highlight their cause and the gross injustice they can suffer not only from their ex-spouse, but from an unscupulous legal profession who do their utmost to worsen a dispute, and in so doing, enhance their fees.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I knew Anne Widdecombe by name (who doesn't!) but had never read her previous fictional works. I was pleasantly surprised by this, not only does Ms Widdecombe have a real flair for story telling, she has also managed to sensitively handle one of today's most topical subjects, the rights of fathers concerning custody of their children - I guess she couldn't avoid a political subject entirely. Even if you have no personal interest in fathers for justice style campaigns, this is a well written book with a plot that ambles along at just the right pace. Not going to win any literary honours, but worth a read none the less.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Painfully Accurate, but...
I was once a separated father and I found this remarkable book painful
reading. It's an original subject, and Ann Widdecombe portrays so
powerfully the prejudices that... Read more
reading. It's an original subject, and Ann Widdecombe portrays so
powerfully the prejudices that... Read more
Published 17 months ago by John Evans
a monster
I really enjoyed this book. It's very well written and feel the author must have a very good knowledge of devious women. Jill
Published on 17 Mar 2010 by J. Mackay
Good, but Family Court Hell better....
A very interesting book by probably the only MP who is genuinely concerned for fathers rights in this country. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2009 by broken home child
Father Figure - a good yarn!
There isn't much I can add to what the other reviewers have said about this book but I must say I was pleasantly surprised at how well Ann Widdecombe writes and how easy it was to... Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2009 by Sue W.
Father Figure
Would recommend this book, I enjoyed the story and found it very accurate to what I know people have suffered when a marriage has broken down. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2009 by Book Worm
Scarey view of today's society
This is a very well written book which tells a story about how a father deals with life after his children have been taken away from him by his wife, seemingly without him having... Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2008 by Janie U
Excellent read
Ann Widdecombe must be the only Politican of any party whose got the guts to talk out about the injustices of the UK Family Courts. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2008 by Dads of the UK
I came away understanding more
I bought this book totally on spec. Its not often that a politician can write fiction well but Ann certainly can. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2006
Entertaining and very readable
The main character in this novel is Jason, a thirty-two year old teacher. His life is turned upside down when his wife leaves him and takes their two children with her. Read more
Published on 24 April 2005
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