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All The Lonely People Mike Gayle

All The Lonely People By Mike Gayle

All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle

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Summary

Hubert Bird is not alone in being alone. He just needs to realise it.

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All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle

'A heartwarming story about the power of community and human connection. Hubert Bird stole my heart' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flat-Share and The Split


Hubert Bird is not alone in being alone.
He just needs to realise it.

In weekly phone calls to his daughter in Australia, widower Hubert Bird paints a picture of the perfect retirement, packed with fun, friendship and fulfilment.

But Hubert Bird is lying.

The truth is day after day drags by without him seeing a single soul.

Until, that is, he receives some good news - good news that in one way turns out to be the worst news ever, news that will force him out again, into a world he has long since turned his back on.

Now Hubert faces a seemingly impossible task: to make his real life resemble his fake life before the truth comes out.
Along the way Hubert stumbles across a second chance at love, renews a cherished friendship and finds himself roped into an audacious community scheme that seeks to end loneliness once and for all . . .

Life is certainly beginning to happen to Hubert Bird. But with the origin of his earlier isolation always lurking in the shadows will he ever get to live the life he's pretended to have for so long?

From bestselling author Mike Gayle, All the Lonely People is by turns a funny and moving meditation on love, race, old age and friendship that will not only charm and uplift, but also remind you of the power of ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference.

'Timely and poignant...Mike Gayle's writing is beautiful and engaging and All the Lonely People is both heartbreaking and uplifting, devastating and thought-provoking. It is the kind of book you will want to press into the hands of everyone you know and tell them to read immediately' Heat

'This poignant book flits between the present day and Hubert's early life as one of the Windrush generation. Heartbreaking, yet also uplifting and thought-provoking' i Paper

All The Lonely People Reviews

A heartwarming story about the power of community and human connection. Hubert Bird stole my heart. * Beth O'Leary, author of The Flat-Share and The Split *
A lovely, emotional, uplifting book about loneliness and community * Libby Page, author of The Lido *
Mike takes ordinary people and makes them extraordinary. Hubert Bird is a gentle hero and I loved him. All The Lonely People is a book that is perfect for the times we live in, but also one to treasure for many years to come * Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things *
A tremendous read, as always. A funny, warm, heartbreaking, wonderful story about family and friendship and the power of caring in an imperfect world. Hubert, Ash & the gang are unforgettable characters * Tracy Rees *
I'm such a fan of Mike's, and think this is absolutely his best yet. The characters are so warm and so real, and the issues of loneliness and displacement are so very topical and important * Clare Mackintosh *
Mike Gayle is on World Beating Form with All the Lonely People. It's the right book at the right time and you're going to love it * Jenny Colgan *
A moving and uplifting story about unknown, possibly unsung heroes. I loved it * Katie Fforde *
An uplifting read of family, love and overcoming isolation * Prima *
This author's books just get better and better - this thoughtful novel is warm, funny and gives you all the feels * Good Housekeeping *
Mike Gayle is on a winning streak . . . a keen reminder that the smallest gestures are the most powerful. Heart-warming * Magic Radio Book Club *
A lovely uplifting and heartening read that feels incredibly relevant to our current times * Culturefly *
Mike Gayle strikes a chord with this novel . . . it feels relevant to our times * On Magazine *
A moving, thought-provoking story about the power of friendship and community, with characters you'll fall in love with. A timely exploration of family, loss and loneliness that's full of humour and heart * Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You *
Timely and poignant . . . Mike Gayle's writing is beautiful and engaging and All the Lonely People is both heartbreaking and uplifting, devastating and thought-provoking. It is the kind of book you will want to press into the hands of everyone you know and tell them to read immediately * Press Association *
Tender, funny and uplifting, it's the ideal isolation antidote * Fabulous *
Heartbreaking, yet also uplifting and thought-provoking * The i *
Tender, humorous and uplifting - reading this is the uplift we all need * Women's Weekly *
The loveliest story - we want to be friends with Hubert! * Bella *
A charming story packed with endearing characters and plenty of humour and insight * Candis *
As always, Mike Gayle's characters wrap around you like a cosy cardigan, while threads of love, race, friendship, community and old age weave through the pages and into your heart . . . thought provoking * My Weekly *
Outstanding... Despite heartbreak and pain, this is a heartwarming story of community and connection * Daily Mirror *
Mike Gayle is on fine form in this moving novel . . . A great summer read * Independent *
I defy you not to cry . . . funny and sincere, sweet and emotional, this is the sort of thing to read in one sitting, and it'll make you more appreciative of the people around you * Woman's Way *
Make sure, like Hubert, you have a nice clean hanky; you'll need it * Saga *
Charming . . . it'll warm your cockles * That's Life *

About Mike Gayle

Mike Gayle was born and raised in Birmingham. After graduating from Salford University with a degree in Sociology, he moved to London to pursue a career in journalism and worked as a Features Editor and agony uncle. He has written for a variety of publications including The Sunday Times, the Guardian and Cosmopolitan.

Mike became a full time novelist in 1997 following the publication of his Sunday Times top ten bestseller My Legendary Girlfriend, which was hailed by the Independent as 'full of belly laughs and painfully acute observations,' and by The Times as 'a funny, frank account of a hopeless romantic'. Since then he has written thirteen novels including Mr Commitment, The Man I Think I Know, and Half a World Away. His books have been translated into more than thirty languages.

You can find him online at mikegayle.co.uk and on Twitter @mikegayle.

Additional information

GOR010856446
9781473687387
1473687381
All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle
Mike Gayle
Used - Like New
Hardback
Hodder & Stoughton
2020-07-23
368
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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