The title and cover of the book shouted, ‘read me’. I love books about change and hope especially if women are the protagonists. This book was written in a playful, emotional, funny and deep way. Every character was well developed and essential to the development of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was engaged by the likeable people in the book, they were honest and inspiring and facing issues common to all, and especially women. It was such a real story I wondered if it was true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set in Tasmania this book is a heart-warming, challenging and glorious tale of women awakening to who they are and what they want through friendship and singing in a choir.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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