How to Walk Away - Katherine Center

How to Walk Away

By Katherine Center

  • Release Date: 2018-05-15
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 731 Ratings

Description

From the author of Happiness for Beginners comes the instant New York Times bestseller (May 2018), an unforgettable love story about finding joy even in the darkest of circumstances.

Margaret Jacobsen is just about to step into the bright future she’s worked for so hard and so long: a new dream job, a fiancé she adores, and the promise of a picture-perfect life just around the corner. Then, suddenly, on what should have been one of the happiest days of her life, everything she worked for is taken away in a brief, tumultuous moment.

In the hospital and forced to face the possibility that nothing will ever be the same again, Maggie must confront the unthinkable. First there is her fiancé, Chip, who wallows in self-pity while simultaneously expecting to be forgiven. Then, there's her sister Kit, who shows up after pulling a three-year vanishing act. Finally, there's Ian, her physical therapist, the one the nurses said was too tough for her. Ian, who won't let her give in to her pity, and who sees her like no one has seen her before. Sometimes the last thing you want is the one thing you need. Sometimes we all need someone to catch us when we fall. And sometimes love can find us in the least likely place we would ever expect.

How to Walk Away is Katherine Center at her very best—a masterpiece of a novel that is both hopeful and hilarious; truthful and wise; tender and brave.

Praise for How to Walk Away:

"A heartbreak of a novel that celebrates resilience and strength." —Jill Santopolo, bestselling author of The Light We Lost

"If you just read one book this year, read How to Walk Away." —Nina George, New York Times bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop

"Warm, witty, and wonderfully observed." —Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author of First Comes Love

"Sympathetic and refreshing!" —Elinor Lipman, bestselling author of The Family Man

"I can't think of a blurb good enough for this novel...poignant, funny, heartbreaking." —Jenny Lawson, bestselling author of Furiously Happy

Reviews

  • Wonderful real life story

    5
    By ElevateAddict
    Just a breath of fresh air.
  • How to walk away

    5
    By ElMooon42
    Fantastic to the end. Will put tears in your eyes while you laugh too, at yourself Best Mike M, Las Vegas
  • Great book

    5
    By Carol Leon
    An exceptional read.
  • Awesome Writer!

    5
    By SharpGrandma
    Absolutely LOVE Katherine! A teacher friend recommended What to Save in a Fire. Once I started it I couldn’t put it down and now How to Walk Away was just as inviting! I can’t wait to start the next one!
  • Inspiring Read

    4
    By $@nd@y
    I enjoyed the truthfulness of this story. It’s not just a tragic Love story. But a study in the emotions and dynamics of living through sad times and the strength to look forward to the future.
  • How To Walk Away

    5
    By Lu cky Rat
    What a fantastic story! Very powerful and moving! I can't wait to read more of her novels.
  • I really enjoyed it!

    4
    By Juniperwren
    I’m on Spring Break and this was a quick enjoyable read.
  • Nice and entertaining

    4
    By ReaderReading
    I enjoyed reading this book. Just the last few chapters were too much for me.
  • Nice change of pace from most books I read

    5
    By #FreeBird
    I loved the characters and the plot. Entertaining and holds your attention.
  • A strong story

    4
    By Danichic21
    I would recommend it. A quick read.