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Narrow Margins is the true story of one family's journey from the financial crash of the Rover car company to an alternative and better lifestyle. Faced with the loss of everything - the house, the cars, and more importantly, their rather lazy and indolent lifestyle - Marie Browne and her family took on the challenge of a whole new way of life.

Strapped for cash, the family buy a decrepit 70ft barge called Happy Go Lucky which had been run as a floating hotel. Outdated and in need of a complete refurbishment, Happy becomes their floating home. First they need to learn the ropes and many pitfalls beset their adventures. As they come to terms with living on a narrow boat, listeners gain a fascinating insight into life in the slow lane.

Marie Browne is a gently harassed mother of three who, for the past 15 years, has been desperately trying to escape the Customer Service Industry. Apart from her husband and kids, the best things in her life are real ale; barbecues; ugly mad dogs that nobody else wants and cream-covered designer coffees. She also has an obsession with shoes, but her husband is threatening to get her help for that.

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Very entertaining and enjoyable. The narrator is very good and I liked the way she read the book which kept my interest all the way through. It was funny and interesting.

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Great story that takes you on their journey with them. Having previously enjoyed two long boat holidays, I could relate to some of their experiences, which made the story all the more lifelike to listen to. Great narration too.

Thoughraly Enjoyable

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laugh laugh pain more laughs. a must for parents of small children and people who want to experience life.

Don't listen if you need a wee

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Absolutely fan. Loved it!!!! Can't think of a better way to spend my time than listening to this book

boat of my dreams

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Quite a good story. Although there are times you can be frustrated at the whole family.

Makes you wonder

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