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Anne Griffin

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER & INDIE NEXT PICK"Griffin's stunning debut, brimming with irresistible Irish-isms, is an elegy to love, loss and the complexity of life." –People MagazineOne of Goodreads' 43 Most Anticipated Reads of 2019“Beautiful. Intimate. Tearful. Aching and lyrical. So simply and beautifully told.” –Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author"I'm here to remember–all that I have been and all that I will never be again."If you had to pick five people to sum up your life, who would they be? If you were to raise a glass to each of them, what would you say? And what would you learn about yourself, when all is said? At the bar of a grand hotel in a small Irish town sits 84-year-old Maurice Hannigan. He’s alone, as usual - though tonight is anything but. Pull up a stool and charge your glass, because Maurice is finally ready to tell his story.Over the course of this evening, he will raise five toasts to the five people who have meant the most to him. Through these stories - of unspoken joy and regret, a secret tragedy kept hidden, a fierce love that never found its voice - the life of one man will be powerful and poignantly laid bare.Beautifully heart-warming and powerfully felt, the voice of Maurice Hannigan will stay with you long after all is said and done.

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Author

Anne Griffin

Pages

336

Publisher

St. Martin's Publishing Group

Published Date

2019-03-05

ISBN

125020058X 9781250200587

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"Easy read great book "

Lisa k

"I loved this book and the clever and very effective use of five toasts to five great loves to tell the story of one man’s life."

M K

Martha Kern

"This is a beautifully written and told narrative"

Jessica A

"A beautiful book that makes you laugh and cry. I love it."

Susan Coffey

"Written very eloquently, this novel is definitely a heavy read that leans towards the sadder side of fiction. Nevertheless, it simulates some form of self reflection and emotional reaction. I must warn, however, that it does contain several serious topics that may not be for everyone."

Evita Griskenas

"Feels like a complete rip-off of "The Five People You Meet In Heaven" only not as well written and depressing. You also apparently need to me proficient in Irish slang to read it."

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Elizabeth Fordham

"I was crying I think before I was even at page 15 lol"

Nicole Myers

"I absolutely love this book. It's one that I wish I could read over for the first again! I feel that Anne Griffin is in the same category as Harper Lee."

Martha Welsh

"Absolutely wonderful! This book is so heartfelt, so moving and so full of love. I cried on and off throughout the whole story. The words put to the feelings of love and loss are astounding and so real. I cannot wait to see more from this author."