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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Orion; New Ed edition (12 Dec 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752882643
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752882642
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 242,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"A charmingly funny tale of staying alive" (Peterborough Evening Telegraph )

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
A real treat 13 Dec 2007
By Sukie VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
The Self-Preservation Society has one member: Jo, a thirty-something scaredy-cat who's so terrified of disaster striking that she never dares do anything even slightly risky. But then an accident happens and Jo starts to re-evaluate her life, forcing herself to analyse what exactly made her so scared in the first place - and if she can conquer her fears at last.
I loved reading this book - it's funny, moving, full of brilliant characters and really original. Highly recommended.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By meggo
Format:Hardcover
i really loved this book - it's got the lot: characters you care about, humour, heart, atmosphere, plot, pace - and probably lots of other stuff i've forgotten to mention. like the other reviewer, i've been carrying it around with me, sneaking a few more pages every chance i get. couldn't stop reading, but i didn't want it to end!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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It's always a sign to me if I start carrying a book around and snatching quick reads in the loo, or disappearing off to bed early to catch a few more chapters. All good things end too quickly, and so it was with this book. A funny, sad, poignant story guaranteed to enchant.
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Life is not for "scaredy-cats"
This is the sweet, satisfying story of Jo who grew up with fear of most things, particularly of being caught in an atomic explosion, so much so that she has a store of tinned food... Read more
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This book was a bland as the main character Jo. I can hardly believe anyone gave this book 5 stars. The plot was as predictable as reciting the alphabet. Read more
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