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Britt-Marie Was Here - A Novel

by Fredrik Backman
Britt-Marie Was Here - A Novel - Thryft
Britt-Marie Was Here - A Novel - Thryft

Unique Rediscover your purpose and find belonging amidst chaos.

If you're looking for a heartwarming story that will make you laugh, cry, and introspect all at once, then "Britt-Marie Was Here" is the perfect read for you. Follow Britt-Marie, a determined and slightly peculiar protagonist, as she navigates through the challenges of a new town and embraces her role as a soccer coach. This book beautifully captures the transformative power of community, resilience, and love, reminding us that it's never too late to find belonging and purpose in unexpected places. So grab a cup of tea, cozy up, and prepare to be swept away by this enchanting tale.

  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Britt-Marie Was Here - A Novel

by Fredrik Backman
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ISBN: 9781501142543
Authors: Fredrik Backman
Publisher: Atria Books
Date of Publication: 2017-02-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.09
(rated by 160413 readers)

Description

Britt-Marie can’t stand mess. A disorganized cutlery drawer ranks high on her list of unforgivable sins. She is not one to judge others—no matter how ill-mannered, unkempt, or morally suspect they might be. It’s just that sometimes people interpret her helpful suggestions as criticisms, which is certainly not her intention. But hidden inside the socially awkward, fussy busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams, and a warmer heart that anyone around her realizes. When Britt-Marie walks out on her cheating husband and has to fend for herself in the miserable backwater town of Borg—of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it—she finds work as the caretaker of a soon-to-be demolished recreation center. The fastidious Britt-Marie soon finds herself being drawn into the daily doings of her fellow citizens, an odd assortment of miscreants, drunkards, layabouts. Most alarming of all, she’s given the impossible task of leading the supremely untalented children’s soccer team to victory. In this small town of misfits, can Britt-Marie find a place where she truly belongs? Funny and moving, sweet and inspiring, Britt-Marie Was Here celebrates the importance of community and connection in a world that can feel isolating.The New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry “returns with this heartwarming story about a woman rediscovering herself after a personal crisis… fans of Backman will find another winner in these pages.”
 

Unique Rediscover your purpose and find belonging amidst chaos.

If you're looking for a heartwarming story that will make you laugh, cry, and introspect all at once, then "Britt-Marie Was Here" is the perfect read for you. Follow Britt-Marie, a determined and slightly peculiar protagonist, as she navigates through the challenges of a new town and embraces her role as a soccer coach. This book beautifully captures the transformative power of community, resilience, and love, reminding us that it's never too late to find belonging and purpose in unexpected places. So grab a cup of tea, cozy up, and prepare to be swept away by this enchanting tale.

  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.