Book Review - Life Begins at 50! by Celia Anderson - #HolidayReading Cyprus

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Title: Life Begins at 50! 

Author: Celia Anderson

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Publication Date: 18th July 2024

Rating: 4 Stars

New friends, new flame, new fun . . . Can it be true that life begins at 50?

Kate dreamed of a happy marriage, a house full of children and a fulfilling teaching career. But after twenty-five years of married life and about to hit the big 5-0, it’s clear that her dreams haven’t quite come true. Then her husband leaves her for his golf partner, forcing Kate to take stock of what has become of her life.

Luckily, new friendship comes her way in the form of three feisty older women who take Kate under their wings, plus a new flame (could it be more . . .?) sparks with local divorced dad, Milo. As her big birthday approaches, Kate’s zest for life begins to return.

But opening herself up means making herself vulnerable to being hurt all over again . . .

As she turns 50, will Kate be brave enough to find happiness, and grab hold of it with both hands?

Perhaps an odd book for me to be reading in my fortieth year, given I've been trying to live my life to the fullest for years - but i can only aspire to be as lively into my 80s as Kate's friends. 

They are truly inspirational and the life and soul of any scene they are in and totally hilarious. 

But this was Kate's story in the run up to her turning the big 5-0. And her coming to terms with many things in her life. 

I felt for Kate as she married young, and none of her dreams really became a reality, but she does have a wonderful amount of god children, and a fabulous friend. 

I enjoyed her attempts to start improving her life after a tricky few years, and seeing a more confidence Kate emerge as the story develops was heartwarming to see. 

This is the first time I've read a book from this author but I suspect on the basis of this story that it won't be the last. 

I really enjoyed this book. 

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.