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Keeping It In the Family [Paperback]

Sinead Moriarty
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16 April 2009

It's tricky for Niamh O'Flaherty, growing up in a North London home that's a shrine to all things Irish. But it's even trickier being an adult and realizing that her family expects her to settle down with a nice Irish lad, especially now that she's living in Dublin.

When Niamh finally meets the love of her life he is the last person she would expect to fall for her. Pierre is older and an intellectual, but she loves his ability to laugh at himself, his calmness and strength of character, and, of course, his stunning looks.

There's just one problem: if Pierre's parents - Jean and Fleur - are sniffy about their pride and joy hooking up with a girl who writes a fluffy newspaper column, her parents, Mick and Annie, are going to go ballistic when they hear that their daughter intends to marry someone who couldn't be less Irish if he tried . . .


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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin (16 April 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1844881504
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844881505
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 497,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'Marian Keyes has for years been the undisputed queen ... Sinead Moriarty is now a worthy competitor' Sunday Independent

About the Author

Sinéad Moriarty is the bestselling author of four previous novels. She lives in Dublin with her husband and three children.

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic new book 20 Sep 2008
By Annajjj
Format:Paperback
I adored Sinead's first three novels about a couple trying to have a baby yet her fourth book "In My Sister's Shoes" fell a little flat for me with characters I couldn't really relate to and didn't really care about. I've just finished this author's latest offering "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" and have to say I loved this story and the characters are just delightful. Niamh is very real; flawed yet fabulous and very believable. Pierre comes across as every girl's dream guy. Yet it is Niamh's family who really stand out in this light yet moving novel. The flashbacks to Niamh's upbringing show how she has become the woman she is and why her family mean so much to her. In the beginning of the novel I thought what does it matter if the family won't accept her partner and I was half expecting Niamh to come to terms with breaking away from her roots and choosing love over family. Sinead Moriarty manages to unfold Niamh's story in a way that draws you right into the heart of her family. A family full of larger-than-life yet ultimately believable characters. (Although I did think Siobhan could have been toned down a little as she comes across as a complete cow almost all the time)
My only other minor criticism is that for non Irish readers the pronunciation of the names presents a bit of a challenge:
Niamh - Neev
Siobhan - Shivawn
Nuala - Noola
Ailbhe - Alby
Blathnaid- Blawnood
Muireann - Murin
Tadhg - Tigue
But aside from that this is a lovely feel good novel which will have you thinking about the characters after finishing the book. Nice work Sinead.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A humoristic look at life in an Irish family 13 April 2010
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Format:Paperback
I read the negative review for this book and think the reader may have missed the subtleness that was behind the storyline. I think that if you had an Irish Catholic background you would have seen how true to life this attitude to anyone non Irish is. It is all about what the neighbours/family/strangers think of you as a family unit. The fact that the religious part didn't seem so important is that it can be hidden, but coming home with someone who is so different culturally cannot be hidden so is of paramount importance. I could relate to this so well, my parents would never dream of thinking themselves as racist, they had many friends of different cultures and colours, but would have never condoned them as part of the family. I doubt that the author is racist in any way, her humour shows that she is not, but she has brought to the fore just what living in an Irish family in England is like, I laughed throughout the book as I could hear my own family making some of the comments. As to Pierre's character not being explored - the book wasn't trying to give equality to both sides, it was just giving an insight to Niamh's background and family and he was the bombshell that was to be introduced into it. The culture thing works both ways; if it had been based in the Caribbean it would have had a similar reaction, but is only funny when you take the one character.

I found the charactors so familiar and loveable, the story was very funny and I found it a thoroughly good read.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! 31 May 2009
By Susie D
Format:Paperback
Just read 'Keeping it in the Family' and found it very entertaining. Have a friend of Irish descent and she often has me in stitches with the witty sayings of her mum/aunties and it was lovely to see some her (He;s the head cut off him!). This book made me giggle - couldn't put it down and, as it's quite a light read, was a great filler for a sunny afternoon. Definitely recommend it as a poolside read.
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1.0 out of 5 stars already read it under different title Whose life is it anyway
already read it and paid for it under different title, should have a refund amazon should not be selling it under two titles
Published 13 days ago by mrs j williams
5.0 out of 5 stars rated on delivery
The delivery was excellent. the condition of the book is very good. Haven't had a chance to read the book yet. Hope I enjoy whos life anyway. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Joanna
5.0 out of 5 stars More please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oooh, when problems, important humanity issues or whatever, reach our own doorstep. I'm Norwegian and here in Norway we are well known for thinking we know how to solve world... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sissel M. Østdahl
3.0 out of 5 stars Good read, but clumsily done
I really like this author and have enjoyed several of her other books which did not give any clue as to the problems I would have with this one. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Roadrunner
5.0 out of 5 stars whose life it is anyway
love all the books from this author, and this one is no exception, cant wait for the next book to be published, makes you laugh and cry , all at once
Published 13 months ago by S. E. Harrogate
4.0 out of 5 stars side splitting but serious
I loved this book. As in her other novels, the author displays her talent for creating real main characters that you would want as your best friends. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2011 by Shouna Falconer
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite Sinead Moriarty book so far!
An excellent and very true read (when she's looking back on her past). I loved reading it. It was very easy to get through (like all her books) and I'd recommend it to any female... Read more
Published on 3 July 2010 by Grace
5.0 out of 5 stars Another crowd pleaser
I've read all of Sinead Moriarty's books to date and this one was really enjoyable; I read it in less than a day! Looking forward to her latest offering later in the year.
Published on 23 May 2010 by lachbc
1.0 out of 5 stars disappointed and furious
i patiently wait for sinead moriarty to write a new book as i have loved every one. I was very excited to find new book just in time for my holidays. Read more
Published on 26 July 2009 by martha
3.0 out of 5 stars Found this a bit uncomfortable reading..
I fnished this book today, and was really interested to see what others made of it, particularly anyone in a similar scenario. Read more
Published on 20 July 2009 by Katie H
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