The Second Chance

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The Second Chance

By: Charlotte Butterfield

Narrated by: Katy Federman

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A hilarious, emotional and thought-provoking book club read for fans of David Nicholls and Cecelia Ahern.

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Nell has always known the date she's going to die.

After a psychic predicted her death date twenty years ago, she has lived life accepting she would never see forty – embracing adventure and travelling the world, choosing fun over commitment and laying down roots.

So, when the fateful day comes, Nell feels ready. She sends five excruciatingly honest confessions to her sister, parents and past loves, knowing she won’t be around to face the consequences. Then, with her heart laid bare, all that's left to do is check into a glamorous hotel and wait for the inevitable…

But when Nell unexpectedly wakes up the next morning broke, single and very much alive, she must figure out exactly how to seize this second chance at life. And then it also hits her:

What on earth happens now that everyone knows how she really feels?

This is the perfect book club listen for fans of David Nicholls, Holly Smale and Beth O’Leary, asking what it is that makes for a life well lived.

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‘A thought-provoking, funny, delight of a book, I couldn't put it down!’ SOPHIE COUSENS

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This was exactly the feel-good listen I needed. Charlotte Butterfield delivers an, emotionally resonant story that balances humour with heart

The premise is one that is based on the thought that if you knew the date when you will die, would you live your life differently? Nell’s journey begins by facing the day she believes she’ll die, only to wake up with a second chance, the ensuing tale is both hilarious and thought-provoking. Her confessions spark a cascade of consequences that are messy, honest, and deeply human.

Katy Federman’s narration is pitch-perfect. She brings Nell’s vulnerability and sass to life, capturing every emotional beat with warmth and nuance. I laughed, reflected, and found myself genuinely rooting for Nell as she navigated the fallout of her brutally honest letters.

If you enjoy stories that explore life’s big questions with a light touch and lovable characters, this one’s a gem. Highly recommended!