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Synopsis:
In their youth, lovebirds Elizabeth and Ray had to fight to be together. Their future was full of promise and, blessed with children and careers, their happiness complete. But a twist of fate changed their lives forever.
Now in her sixties, Elizabeth is desperately lonely. She rarely sees her two adult sons and her closest friend is a talkative budgie. But when her grandson, Zach, gets into trouble with the police, she decides to take him on a road trip to find his grandfather, her lost love Ray, in the hope of mending their broken family.
Two less compatible travelling companions would be hard to find, as they set off on an unlikely adventure into the wilds of the northern NSW hinterland. What they discover along the way, about Ray and each other, has the power to transform them all. In trying to save Zach, Elizabeth might just save herself
Review:
Elizabeth has had to fight the love of her life Ray, they ran away to build a life together, the sacrificed what they could to be together.
Now in her sixties, Elizabeth is lonely. Her children no longer stop by and visit, and it has been a long time since she saw Ray. That changes when Zach brushes with the wrong side of law, Lizzie stepped in and decided that changing his direction in life will he her see the love of her life again.
This quirky book was just what I needed, there is some harsh reality, wit and humour and everything in between. Lovebirds is written by an aussie author and this book was just too adorable to put down!! I have to admit the budgie was my favourite character, but honestly who wouldn’t love the budgie…? This book generally covers everything you can imagine, from family to friend ship to a part that honestly broke my heart!!!
Rating: 4/5
Publisher: Penguin Books Australia
ISBN: 9780143792130