Melanie Murphy crea relatos edificantes inmersos en un cálido realismo mágico, que a menudo presentan personajes inolvidables y exploraciones de vidas paralelas. Su escritura profundiza en los lazos familiares y los matices de la experiencia humana con una voz distintiva y cautivadora. Más allá de la ficción, Murphy ofrece una perspicaz obra de no ficción, abordando lecciones de vida y temas sociales significativos con observaciones francas. Su trabajo resuena a través de la mezcla de narración imaginativa y comentario reflexivo.
Mia Rossi's deep connection to the ocean becomes undeniable when her family relocates to Long Beach, Long Island. In this coastal town, she encounters Claire Benicek, whose presence significantly impacts Mia's journey. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery and the transformative power of relationships against the backdrop of the sea, highlighting how the ocean not only shapes Mia's identity but also her connection with others.
Two sisters. One overgrown garden. And a journey of hope. Glass Houses is a heartfelt, uplifting novel about family, growth, friendship and love.
Erin is about to turn thirty and her life is definitely not where she thought it would be. She hates her job, she's jealous of her perfect flatmate and she has just called off her wedding. She's trying (sort of) to make a fresh start and get things 'on track' finally, but where to begin? A trip home to Ireland to celebrate her birthday with her beloved grandmother is a welcome distraction, but what she's not prepared for is the gift she receives: a secret family heirloom that will change everything. There are so many questions that have been keeping Erin from moving forward. Should she have married Dan? Would she be happier if she lost weight? Was turning down her dream job the giant mistake she's always feared it was? And now she might have a way to find the answers, and a clear path to the life she's always dreamed of. But as Erin gets caught up in one 'if only' after another, is she missing out on all the things her real, present-day life is offering her? If Only, the wonderful debut novel by Melanie Murphy is full of heart, humour, second chances, and a sprinkle of magic.
'I'm just a nitwit girl who's sort of stumbling through life learning that we all have our own roads to walk - but that it's still valuable, and rather lovely, to hear about other people's journeys...' Filled with honesty, wit and wisdom, Fully Functioning Human (Almost) - part memoir, part life guide - will show you the real Melanie Murphy: warm, fun, positive, honest, a girl who's got this whole adult thing down. Almost. Irish YouTuber Melanie Murphy regularly chronicles the ups and downs of her life on her popular channel, discussing topics such as sexuality, skincare, social media and self-esteem. Now, in her first book, she looks with her trademark humour and down-to-earth honesty at the experiences that have shaped her. From learning how to manage her online life, to giving up on the idea of perfection, living with anxiety and the lessons she has learned about relationships, Mel shows us that difficult times can teach us the most about who we are, and by learning to value ourselves, we can overcome whatever life throws at us.