Books like Getting over it by Anna Maxted
Helen Bradshaw lives a modest life in an old Toyota, working as an assistant editor for London’s GirlTime magazine. Her romantic choices and boisterous roommate keep her daily routine upended, while her cat Fatboy adds a touch of comic mischief. When her father suffers a massive heart attack, Helen is forced to confront the fragile state of her family and friends. The sudden crisis pulls her family together, challenges her self‑worth, and forces Helen to face pressing questions about love, responsibility, and what it means to truly "get over it."
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Anna Maxted
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