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Swimming for Beginners by Nicola Gill

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Loretta is on her way to a super important business meeting in the United States, and while at the airport waiting for her departure gate to be announced, a stranger asks Loretta to keep an eye on her sleeping six-year-old, Phoebe whilst she goes to the ladies (WC for those who prefer that term). The stranger never comes back. The hastily appointed official social worker arrives and Loretta is free to go. Despite being prompted many times Loretta refuses to leave until Phoebe's relative to arrive. 

"Big social gatherings are like running – I know they’re good for me but, God, they’re painful."

There are socially awkward situations throughout this book - including Loretta making lists on how to interact with her colleagues to appear more engaged and interested in their lives. 

Throughout the story, Loretta is developing as a person, changing her priorities and realising that the life she is living and has set out to live may not be what she ACTUALLY wants to do.

Great book for escaping for a few hours and for opening our eyes and think about our own lives. 


Swimming for Beginners by Nicola Gill will be available on 14 September 2023, but you can preorder a copy now from the usual bookstores - bricks and mortar, as well as online. 



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