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The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir | Lesley Allen
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A charming and uplifting story, perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove or Jonas Jonasson. 'If you're a bit of a weirdo you will love Biddy Weir' - Ian Sansom, bestselling author of The Norfolk Mystery Biddy Weir is a quirky girl. Abandoned by her mother as a baby, and with a father who's not quite equipped for the challenges of modern parenting, Biddy lives in her own little world, happy to pass her time painting by the sea and watching the birds go by. That is, until she meets Alison Flemming. Because there are a few things about Biddy that aren't normal, you see. And Alison isn't afraid to point them out to the world. All of a sudden, Biddy's quiet life is thrown into turmoil. If only there was someone to convince her that, actually, everyone's a little bit weird . . . A story of abuse and survival, of falling down and of starting again, and of one woman's battle to learn to love herself for who she is, The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir is Lesley Allen's startlingly honest debut novel. PRAISE FOR THE LONELY LIFE OF BIDDY WEIR "A wonderful debut: poignant, powerful and moving, with ripples of dark humour." Colin Bateman "I'm a little bit in love with Biddy Weir. In her, Lesley Allen has created a character who is the embodiment of all our adolescent insecurities" Bernie McGill, author of The Butterfly Cabinet "In Biddy Weir, Lesley Allen has created one of those characters that gets under your skin and won't leave . . . A must-read for anyone who has ever wondered about life and where we fit in" Doreen Finn, author ofMy Buried Life "One of my favourite reads this year . . . raw, real and authentic . . . You will be enthralled" Bibliomaniac "Truly uplifting . . . I can not believe this is Lesley Allen's debut novel" Steph and Chris's Book Review
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VanessaCW
VanessaCW
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir | Lesley Allen
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I very much enjoyed this book - a moving read about a young girl who is bullied. Biddy was such a sad, believable and vulnerable character and her father was so inadequate. The ‘villain‘ of the piece was perhaps a little over the top - it does get across the effects of bullying on a person and how it can sometimes destroy them. ‘Everyone‘s a little bit weird‘ - it‘s what makes the human race all so interesting! Engaging and absorbing.

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VanessaCW
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melissaTV
melissaTV
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir | Lesley Allen
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Short and sweet: This broke my heart. Biddy Weir is a character you will never forget.

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Annashep
Annashep
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir | Lesley Allen
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Next book group read ... heard great things about it so getting started ... it‘s raining outside so good chance to stay dry and read 😊

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ScorpioBookDreams
ScorpioBookDreams
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir | Lesley Allen
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And to top it off, @DeborahSmall went to No Alibis and bought me a tote bag, postcards, and 2 signed paperbacks! Isn't she the kindest?! Thank you so much. Xx

I-read-and-eat Those postcards are beautiful 😀 8y
ScorpioBookDreams @I-read-and-eat I know! They're illustrations from the Book of Lost Things. 8y
LeahBergen 😍😍😍 8y
DeborahSmall @ScorpioBookDreams you're very welcome glad you like them xx 8y
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AceOnRoam
AceOnRoam
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir | Lesley Allen
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Awesome debut novel. Loved it.

#ReadingOnRoam
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Suzze Sounds good! Just bought it for Kindle. $2 8y
Libby1 Yippee!!! I just saw her at a library event last week. 8y
AceOnRoam $2 is a bargain, I paid six! But it was worth it @Suzze 8y
AceOnRoam @Libby1 how cool, in Ireland? I just love the cover of this book too. 8y
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AceOnRoam
AceOnRoam
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir | Lesley Allen
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I'm having to take lots of breaks and even when I do I'm thinking about Biddy with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes 🕊

#ReadingOnRoam

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Libby1
Libby1
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir | Lesley Allen
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This is a sad, inspiring, funny, hopeful, beautiful book.

Have we all known someone like Biddy? I have. How we respond to her tells a tale all by itself.

There may be some trigger issues for some readers. If you're planning to read this and you have concerns about this I will add a comment hidden by a spoiler alert.

4.5/5 ⭐️

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Libby1 Trigger issues: bullying, self-harm, eating disorders. 8y
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Libby1
Libby1
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir | Lesley Allen
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This one is next.

Isn't this a gorgeous cover?

I adore the subtitle: Everyone's a little bit weird.

#LocalAuthors
#NorthernIreland
#LitsyLovesLibraries

AceOnRoam Yes that's beautiful! 8y
Lacythebookworm So pretty! 😍 8y
Amandajoy I stacked it based on the subtitle alone 😉 8y
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