When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister
A rich, bighearted debut that takes us from working-class Staten Island in the wake of the September 11th attacks to moneyed London a decade later, revealing a story of loss, motherhood, and love found in the most impossible of places, perfect for fans of Gail Honeyman and Ann Napolitano.
A powerful and compassionately told story of loss, grief, love and motherhood * Daily Mail *
An incredibly raw and unflinching debut that will stop you in your tracks * Heat, 4* review *
Loss, grief, love and motherhood: this has it all, plus lots of sassy humour * The i *
A thematic companion to Kiley Reid's Such a Fun Age, Bannister's novel is a searing insight into the complexities of motherhood and the interminable frustration of the tiny needs, musts, and wants that keep a family movingA gripping, introspective read * Booklist *
A profoundly moving story showing the redemptive power of love and acceptance - of friends, family and also of ourselves. Smart, brave and often very funny . . . I was captivated -- Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus
Illona Bannister is the best friend every new mother wants-the one who tells you it's OK to fall apart and the one who makes you laugh until you get back up again. This first novel is a wise, big-hearted, triumphant story of marriage and motherhood -- Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lies that Bind
A beautiful and unflinching story of loss, motherhood and love in all its forms. Both heartbreaking and funny, Bannister perfectly captures the brilliant darkness of existing. I adored this brave debut. -- Ella Berman, bestselling author of The Comeback
This book ripped me open and stared right inside of me. I have never read words that described so perfectly so many of the feelings I've had (and still have) -- Mia Vaughan @cigarettesandcalpol
The most perceptive and engaging story about motherhood that I've read -- Tillylovesbooks via Twitter
Gigi is sharp and funny and endearing * Kirkus Reviews *
A big-hearted novel, beautifully written and riven with a rich seam of humour * Yorkshire Living *
Bannister's emotionally raw debut offers an unflinching glimpse of new motherhood * Publisher's Weekly *
An incredibly raw and unflinching debut that will stop you in your tracks * Heat, 4* review *
Loss, grief, love and motherhood: this has it all, plus lots of sassy humour * The i *
A thematic companion to Kiley Reid's Such a Fun Age, Bannister's novel is a searing insight into the complexities of motherhood and the interminable frustration of the tiny needs, musts, and wants that keep a family movingA gripping, introspective read * Booklist *
A profoundly moving story showing the redemptive power of love and acceptance - of friends, family and also of ourselves. Smart, brave and often very funny . . . I was captivated -- Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus
Illona Bannister is the best friend every new mother wants-the one who tells you it's OK to fall apart and the one who makes you laugh until you get back up again. This first novel is a wise, big-hearted, triumphant story of marriage and motherhood -- Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lies that Bind
A beautiful and unflinching story of loss, motherhood and love in all its forms. Both heartbreaking and funny, Bannister perfectly captures the brilliant darkness of existing. I adored this brave debut. -- Ella Berman, bestselling author of The Comeback
This book ripped me open and stared right inside of me. I have never read words that described so perfectly so many of the feelings I've had (and still have) -- Mia Vaughan @cigarettesandcalpol
The most perceptive and engaging story about motherhood that I've read -- Tillylovesbooks via Twitter
Gigi is sharp and funny and endearing * Kirkus Reviews *
A big-hearted novel, beautifully written and riven with a rich seam of humour * Yorkshire Living *
Bannister's emotionally raw debut offers an unflinching glimpse of new motherhood * Publisher's Weekly *
Ilona Bannister was a dual qualified US attorney and UK immigration solicitor before she started writing fiction. Her first novel, When I Ran Away, was developed on Faber Academy's Work in Progress course. Ilona's experiences as a mother, lawyer, and an American transplant in Britain are reflected in her novels. Although she will always be a New Yorker at heart, Ilona's home is in London with her husband and young sons.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529352696 |
| ISBN 10 | 152935269X |
| Title | When I Ran Away |
| Author | Ilona Bannister |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2022-05-12 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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