![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And it isn't entirely ludicrous to suggest that sometimes things might work out for the best. Johnny Casey, his two brothers Ed and Liam, their beautiful, talented wives and all their kids spend a lot of time together-birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, weekends away. So no way I'm going to write a downbeat ending. Grown Ups by Marian Keyes Book Summary: They're a glamorous family, the Caseys. I write for me and I need to feel hopeful about the human condition. In her 2017 Desert Island Discs interview, she said: "I've always used humour as a survival mechanism. However, although her novels are courageous in their honesty, they are ultimately uplifting. ![]() She is a recovering alcoholic, and frequently addresses the subject of addiction in her work, as well as sensitively exploring other complex issues including partner abuse, eating disorders and Ireland’s abortion ban. Read more: ‘The Mermaid of Black Conch’ and previous Costa Book of the Year Award winnersĮvery work is a testament to the generosity with which she has shared the more painful details of her personal life. She’s a prolific novelist as well as a beloved essayist, and even has a cookbook to her name – Saved By Cake is a funny and moving collection of recipes where the author opens up about how baking allowed her to get through a period of debilitating depression. It is time to catch up with the Walshes again, as the mam oversees preparations for her own surprise 80th birthday party. Since the publication of her first novel, Watermelon, in 1995, Keyes has been a fixture on the bestseller lists. ![]()
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