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A Hundred Pieces of Me
- Narrated by: Juanita McMahon
- Length: 17 hrs and 27 mins
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Gina Bellamy has had a difficult period in her life, and needs to begin afresh. She resolves to cut down on her material possessions, deciding to hold on to only one hundred objects – but how to choose? Facing the future is difficult enough without letting go of everything kept from the past. A bittersweet and heart-warming novel by Cumbrian author Lucy Dillon, A Hundred Pieces of Me is delighting listeners from all over. Narrated by Juanita McMahon, the audiobook has received high praise from listeners and critics alike. It is available for download from Audible.
Summary
Winner of the Romantic Novelists' Association.
Contemporary Romantic Novel Award, 2015.
As heart wrenching and life-affirming as One Day or Me Before You, A Hundred Pieces of Me is a story about what it means to finally live life to the full.
Letters from the only man she's ever truly loved. A keepsake of the father she never really knew. A blue glass vase that catches the light on a grey day.
Gina Bellamy is starting again, after a few years she'd rather forget. But the belongings she's treasured for so long don't seem to fit who she is now. So Gina makes a resolution. She'll keep just a hundred special items - the rest can go. But that means coming to terms with her past and learning to embrace the future, whatever it might bring....
Critic reviews
"Bittersweet, lovely and ultimately redemptive; the kind of book that makes you want to live your own life better." (Jojo Moyes)
"This vibrant and uplifting novel has not only entertained me hugely, but made me change the way I look at life." (Katie Fforde)
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- Bella82
- 01-07-14
A lovely book - probably a tad long
What did you like best about A Hundred Pieces of Me? What did you like least?
This book had a really good premise and I enjoyed the story but I do think it dragged a little towards the end. I also found the main character's clinging to an obsession from a teenage years a little hard to believe in given all she had been through since and that it's easy these days to trace people from your past. However I wouldn't want that to put people off listening to this - there is a lot going on!
What does Juanita McMahon bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
I really enjoy Juanita McMahon's narration and would probably download a book based on this - she is very good at voices which helps you imagine the characters.
Did A Hundred Pieces of Me inspire you to do anything?
Embarrassingly yes! I had a good clear out of my wardrobe.
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- carole lammas
- 07-07-14
Life changing
Where does A Hundred Pieces of Me rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This book was by far the best book I have listened to this year.
What was one of the most memorable moments of A Hundred Pieces of Me?
I think the moment the decision was made to replace items with photos that provoke the same senses and emotions really hit home with me and made me revaluate the way I life my own life.
I think Lucy Dillon has really hit the nail on the head with the mixture of funny passages and then the serious side of the health issues.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Please give your self lots of time to listen to this book as it one you will want to listen to in one sitting. I rate this as a 1 tissue box book as you will laugh and cry in equal measures
Any additional comments?
I have never been one for lots of bits and bobs but this book has made me go around my home and have a good look at the things I have. As a consequence of this I now have a lot less to dust but the things I have got left really provoke really great memories and they make me smile every time I look at them.
If you only listen to one book this month make sure it is this one ,I am sure it will change the way you look at life.
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- Mrs J M Rollings
- 15-04-15
enjoyable . bit twee in parts
enjoyable and light . but a bit predictable in parts ended suddenly , preferred the dance class.
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- Julie
- 12-06-14
Not the uplifting, inspirational story I expected
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
The story itself was ok but things seemed too drawn out, and a few things that were a bit annoying and made me feel a bit depressed. Probably not recommend it.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Didn't have a favourite
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
narrator was great at the ladies voices, though very difficult I expect to switch to men - found Naomi's voice a bit irritating and Nick's - made him sound like an old bank manager rather than a dashing photographer
Could you see A Hundred Pieces of Me being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?
Yes, could see it translate well to film format - Gina - Emily Mortimer/Carey MulliganNick - Martin Freeman/Jude Law/Tom Hardy/
Any additional comments?
Ending was a bit disappointing
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- jane joensen
- 15-07-14
A heart warming read
Would you listen to A Hundred Pieces of Me again? Why?
I like the book very much but I seldom read or listen to a book twice.
Have you listened to any of Juanita McMahon’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I have heard Juanita McMahon before and she does a wonderful job. The narration is very important to me.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
This will capture your heart
Any additional comments?
Simply a very good book
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- Crackinstuff
- 08-04-15
Good story
Good story but sometimes wished it wasn't chopping back and forth between three different stages of her life.
Good narrative and unquestionable range of voices although I'd have liked a male to read make parts.
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- abetob
- 28-06-15
Too long
narrator was very good but not too sure about the story , it's a bit too long
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- Snuggle mum
- 21-02-16
An uplifting pleasant light read
This was a harmless if slightly predictable tale that is gentle on the ear and mind, but mildly thought provoking. The characters are flawed as are their lives.
If you are seeking a Pulitzer winner look elsewhere, but this suited my current need for gentle escapism.
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- Carli
- 25-06-15
Took a while to get into it, but...
It took me a good few chapters to get into this book. After about 3 hours of listening everything started coming together and I couldn't stop listening. Not my usual type of story, but I did enjoy it.
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- A Stuart
- 18-10-19
Struggled to get into the book
I have read a few Lucy Dillon’s but this one did not draw me in as it felt disjointed in places.
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