The Love Story of Missy Carmichael

De: Beth Morrey

Narrado por: Harriet Walter

For readers of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and A Man Called Ove, a life-affirming, deeply moving "coming-of-old" story, a celebration of how ordinary days are made extraordinary through friendship, family, and the power of forgiving yourself--at any age.

"At a time when people are having to isolate, [this novel is] a balm, offering an expansive sense of love and possibility at a time when the main characters feel like those chances are gone." --Christian Science Monitor

The world has changed around seventy-nine-year-old librarian Millicent Carmichael, aka Missy. Though quick to admit that she often found her roles as a housewife and mother less than satisfying, Missy once led a bustling life driven by two children, an accomplished and celebrated husband, and a Classics degree from Cambridge. Now her husband is gone, her daughter is estranged after a shattering argument, and her son has moved to his wife's native Australia, taking Missy's beloved only grandchild half-a-world away. She spends her days sipping sherry, avoiding people, and rattling around in her oversized, under-decorated house waiting for...what exactly?

The last thing Missy expects is for two perfect strangers and one spirited dog named Bob to break through her prickly exterior and show Missy just how much love she still has to give. In short order, Missy finds herself in the jarring embrace of an eclectic community that simply won't take no for an answer--including a rambunctious mutt-on-loan whose unconditional love gives Missy a reason to re-enter the world one muddy paw print at a time.

Filled with wry laughter and deep insights, The Love Story of Missy Carmichael is a coming-of-old story that shows us it's never too late to forgive yourself and, just as important, it's never too late to love.

Reseñas de la Crítica

Winner of the Bronze Award for the NY Radio Awards
One of the Observer’s 10 Best Debut Novelists of 2020
One of Read It Forward’s Most Anticipated Books of 2020
One of Bustle’s Most Anticipated Books of April 2020
One of Christian Science Monitor’s Best Books of April 2020

“The success of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine has blazed a trail for books about offbeat characters, and this is one of the best I’ve read…A joyful read about the power of people in saving each other.” –Good Housekeeping

“A charming story about the way that connecting with others can heal a broken spirit…Fans of Fredrik Backman and Rachel Joyce will enjoy this uplifting (but never saccharine) “coming of old” story.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“Morrey has deftly created a series of love stories, interwoven together and told in snippets through time…Pain, grief, and hurt are all part of life in this moving portrayal of the many forms love can take.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Heartwarming, poignant and raw, The Love Story of Missy Carmichael is the perfect book for anyone ready for a change, for hope, or for a solid love story rooted in something more.” —BookReporter.com

“A generous-hearted story showing the transformative power of friendship and community, whatever our time of life. Morrey writes about loneliness and old age with a wonderful lightness of touch…A fabulously enjoyable book!” —Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus

“Here is a love story of the most important kind: that of coming to love oneself through accepting and returning the love of others—be it people or dogs. I truly enjoyed reading this story of a big-hearted but embittered woman who turns her life around, two steps forward and one step back, which is to say realistically. . . . An elegant reminder that the rest of us are capable of doing the same thing. It is not only pleasurable but inspiring reading.” —Elizabeth Berg, author of Night of Miracles

“The particular success of this book lies in its shrewdly unsentimental celebration of kindness, community and mutually-supportive women. …[It’s] is a breath of fresh air and already I want to read the next one!” —Felicity Hayes-McCoy, author of The Library at the Edge of the World

What a surprise!

I’m not sure how I came across this book but I’m so glad I did! What a wonderful story about friendship and love. Missy Carmichael’s story should be read by anyone who thinks they are getting old and becoming unnoticed. As I finished listening to the closing words of this story, I was left with a very heartwarming smile on my face and an appreciation for this author who told such a beautiful story.

Throughly enjoyable!

I loved this story and the great performance. I laughed and teared up...my favorite kind if book!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Good read, sweet lady with her dog! It took me a little longer to read just because it wasn’t pulling me into the story line but still an easy read over all.

Bless her

I think we all know or have felt the same ways as Missy at one point or another. When we have felt trapped, or misunderstood, and then immediately made it worse by putting our foot directly in our mouth. And how sometimes the only thing we can feel close to is our animal. So much realness.

I didn’t want it to end

A story of love, friendship, acceptance and healing. It was enlightening as life threw curve balls, and how family and friends coped and saw each other through the rough patches. Trust seemed to be a theme throughout the story, as well.
I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THE STORY AND THE NARRATOR.
Thank you, I’ll be looking for further reads by this author and Harriet Walter.

Heartwarming

If you need a pick me up, this is a good book. It’s about finding hope in the next chapter, even when you think hope is gone.

Hug in a Book

This was such a wonderful book that focused on the aging population and how they can feel unnoticed and unwanted. It was so lovely to see Missy transform and realize that she still had so much living to do. I loved how she made new friends with the help of her dog. Really goes to show the importance of pets and how they help to bring us out of our comfort zone. Wonderful characters and perfect narration!!! This is one of new favorites!

It takes a village!

I thought I would enjoy this book but had no idea how much.
80 year old Missy has isolated herself in her big, old house because of her grief and pain.
Through, Bobby, the dog she only accepts reluctantly, she meets an eclectic group of people and her life slowly changes.
I love how well developed Missy’s character is as the author smoothly, goes back and forth in time. Her life story is slowly unveiled and I came to understand who Missy Carmichael really is.
The story takes place in England with a marvelous British narrator. It is a poignant and delightful book. I can’t recommend it enough!

Wonderful Story of Friendship and Love

As a woman in her sixties I am always looking for books that have older women who are treated as they should be...like women...strong, flawed and still living complex lives. Too often these women are no more than extensions to or add ons to the lives of the main characters. This book gives you, not just one but, several women of varying ages and backgrounds, with the main character being 79 at the start. I loved this book so much and was sad to come to the end of it. The narrator did an excellent job in every way.

Much needed!

I don't think I could find enough adjectives to describe how special this book is for me. With our planet in the sad and scary condition it's in today, with so much hate and violence and war, this story reminded me that there really r good, caring, and kind people out there who r still willing and open to accept us whether we r young or old, or we have two legs or even four, into their lives IF ONLY WE CAN B BRAVE ENOUGH TO LET THEM! People who will accept us and all that we bring with us. Whether it's something good or bad, real, or imagined. With all of the uncertainties that we all face today, this is so very important.
This book put a smile on my face more than I could've imagined that it would. We all have a Missy inside of us and we all long for acceptance and friendship at some point in our lives and this book shows that IT DOES, CAN, AND WILL HAPPEN if u can let it.
Loneliness, I know, can b so very hard. Not having a single person to just talk to can. b so detrimental and lead to very drastic consequences (as I think we all know) and I just think EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY! It's scary to b new and to try to fit in but if we just b ourselves and stay open to new people and things great things can happen, as Missy found out.
This is just a positive and uplifting book that I am so glad to have found it. I will b listening to this one again. Go ahead...give this book a chance! Just like Missy, (the main character) take a chance and I think u will b VERY PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!!DEFINITELY WORTH THE CREDIT!!!