- Paperback: 296 pages
- Publisher: Spiderwize (8 Jun 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 095623920X
- ISBN-13: 978-0956239204
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,429,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Have you ever really considered what is important in your life? In today's non-stop world of fast food, technology and credit, where people have become trapped on the ever-turning hamster wheel of life, sometimes you just have to say, "Stop! I need to get off." Following the death of his wife and subsequent realisation that his young children do not see him as the loving, doting father he perceives himself to be, Meredith is forced to re-evaluate life's priorities and values. Swapping the comforts and trappings of home in London, he takes the family for a two week break in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside to spend time together. Back to nature and under the protective canvas of the Healing Tent, with life's complexities and modern day distractions removed, Meredith rediscovers what is truly important in his life. But pasts will have to be reconciled and convention overruled if the dream of a future is truly to be fulfilled.
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I've read this book twice over now and it only grows on me more with each read. The Healing Tent follows newly-widowed Meredith as he tries to cope not only with his wife's untimely death but also rebuilding his disfunctional relationship with his two young sons. We are plunged into the story right from the first page and Kaye's narrative style strikes exactly the right mix between pathos, emotion and distress, tugging on the heart-strings without becoming mawkish. As the story unfolds, with a middle-class, well-off professional company director trying to come to terms with his new status as a single parent, there's a healthy does of self-mocking humour thrown in that hits exactly the right note. The characterisations provide enough variety to keep the story rolling along, from the middle-aged, slightly overweight and sardonic Meredith to the upper-class, elegant and stylish sister-in-law Jo, to the laid-back, devil-may-care Imogen and - last but not least (and my pesonal favourite!) - the gruff, bluff retired General with the soft-as-toffee centre. The dialogue trots along with perfect pitch, the settings are described so vividly to make the ordinary seem extra-ordinary and the energy ebbs and flows as the little family slowly and sometimes painfully find their feet as a loving, united entity once again. One tiny criticism: the young boys never get to articulate their grief over the loss of their mother. It is hinted at, referred to sometimes but never confronted. But this is a minor point since there's plenty of satisfying action elsewhere to keep their loss in the right context. I whole-heartedly recommend this book and - as other reviewers have said - I can't wait to find out what happens next!
This book was purchased as a holiday read, and was perfect as this.It was was definitely thought provoking and encourage reflection on the important things in life. The writer was able to guide the reader through the family's amazing journey to find a way forward. I am readily awaiting this author's next novel and I would recommend that you pack this along with your beach towel and enjoy the journey!
I was recommended this book by a friend and was totally captivated. An lovely story about the emotional journey a middle class Dad takes his kids on to become a less dysfunctional family. A touching, amusing and thought provoking read. I'm waiting for the sequel to find out what happens to the family on their next adventure! I found this a great read whilst travelling and would see this as a great holiday book, something to chill out to. Highly recommended.
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