The Changing Room
A British Comedy of Love, Loss and Laughter
by Jane Turley
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Pub Date Sep 24 2015 | Archive Date Jan 10 2016
Description
"Today, I am in the changing room of my life and tomorrow, win or lose, I'll move forward a stronger and wiser woman."
Sandy Lovett's confused mother and chaotic life are having an effect on her waistline. She knows she needs to change her life but doesn't know how until she buys a risqué dress which sets in motion a sequence of life-changing events. After years as a mother, carer and full-time employee, Sandy quits her job and places her mother in a care home, and life seems on the up. But disaster is never far away for the hapless Sandy as her mother's obsessions continue to wreak havoc and her husband's business begins to fail. Short of cash and needing a flexible job, Sandy joins a sex-chat service. At The Beaver Club Sandy discovers a talent for selling telephone sex - a skill she later regrets when she meets unscrupulous local politician and prospective MP, Trewin Thackeray.
The Changing Room is a comedy-drama for all those whose glass is half-full. Preferably with gin and a big fat cherry!
Advance Praise
“This book is by far one of the funniest I have ever read.” Amazon.com reviewer
"A beautiful, well-written story about real life people with their real-world troubles. The book has a 'personality' of its own, and this from a very voracious reader.” Goodreads reviewer
"A sweet, sad and funny book about the changes in life we all must face." Amazon.com reviewer
“A really enjoyable book, witty and well observed with a deeper message for those who care to look. If you are a woman juggling many roles then this is for you.” Amazon UK reviewer
"If you have not read anything by this author - buy, beg, or steal something soon. Her sense of humour in dealing with everyday situations is delightful.”
“This is the funniest novel I've read in a long time. Jane Turley's natural wit and flair for sharp dialogue make this an absolute pleasure to read. She reminds me of Sue Townsend, with a good dose of Rachel Joyce: all three have a gift for seeing the humour and pathos of ordinary life.”
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 2345724342379 |
| PRICE | £3.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Ann C, Reviewer
I don't think I've ever read a book that has made me laugh and cry so much! Sandy and her family and friends are the funniest people .
Jane takes difficult subjects - Alzheimer's and cancer - and treats them respectfully but with a ton of humour! She is the master of the throwaway line. I also loved the way she finishes paragraphs and chapters with one of those throwaway lines, leaving the actual description of the situation to the reader's imagination.
I so hope we will follow Sandy in another book, Jane seems to have opened another door and I hope any sequel is treated just as irreverently!
Wendy H, Reviewer
Everybody should have a friend like Sandy Lovett in their life. A larger than life character whom we all can relate to. A great laugh out loud story.
Lyndsy F, Reviewer
This book is a little out of my normal genre reading, but I really enjoyed it. I think what makes it most interesting is just how normal it is. It's not a far-fetched action book or romantic comedy with unrealistic elements. It's a book about a normal woman, in a normal life, with everyday problems. We don't see those all that often, so it's refreshing to read something that most of us can identify with.
The book doesn't exactly fly by, but is still a fairly quick read. The characters are enjoyable and relatable. I would love to see what Sandy Lovett faces next!
marlene p, Reviewer
The Changing Room is an entertaining novel of a woman on the threshold of a new time in her life.
Sandy is happily married to Dave with three children, two of which are on the cusp of adulthood. Her mother has Alzheimers which is gradually getting worse and she is sick of being taken for granted by the furniture store where she works.
I really enjoyed Sandy's journey to her new self. I think I'm at the same stage in life that I can totally identify with Sandy, there were many laugh out loud (or snorts) moments through out the book. I empathised with her dilemma of her mothers care and the love she had for her and yet some of those moments with her Mum are exactly what we giggle about in our family with our parents/in laws. I also admired Dave and the support he gave Sandy for her decisions (or most of them), although he seemed continually randy!
This book is about real life and the things that get thrown at us with a humorous take.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
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