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  • the perfect escapist read from the much-loved Sunday Times bestseller
  • By: Milly Johnson
  • Narrated by: Colleen Prendergast
  • Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (612 ratings)
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The Woman in the Middle

By: Milly Johnson
Narrated by: Colleen Prendergast
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Summary

Shay Bastable is the woman in the middle. She is there for everyone else, holding them all together, looking out for them all. She is part of the sandwich generation—caring for her parents and her children—and she loves it that way.

But Shay is so busy supporting everyone else, she hasn’t thought for a moment about herself. And when her family start to find their own ways in the world, she is finally able to look forward to some breathing space. But when her whole world collapses, who is left to her support her?

©2021 Milly Johnson (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, UK

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An enjoyable read

I enjoyed this book as it both had me gasping at the reveals & my heart warmed at the characters ups & downs

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Fantastic

An absolute joy to read from start to finish. Great story with great characters.

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Another Brilliant Book!

I finished this in less than 24hours.
Another wonderful book by Millie read by Colleen.
My dream team when it comes to audiobooks.

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really enjoyed this!

Great book to listen to
very engaging and lovely story
felt very close to home at times

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Predictable but such an easy listen.

I loved this but it felt very short. Ending was pretty obvious although the story had lots of twists and turns.

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Predictable masterly read

The fantastic duo of Milly and Colleen. Weaving several relationships into a god read.
I have read several of the dynamic duo’s books , and as usual I was not left wanting.

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Another brilliant book

Milly Johnson is a fantastic writer and Colleen Prendergast a fantastic narrator. Really loved this book.

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Brilliant

Really loved this book. Great story well read. Strong characters. Very engaging and enjoyable. Off now to find my next Milly Johnson book.

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Easy listening

Loved the characters…..
Fun to listen to ….. a little slow to start then it really grabbed me … now sad it has finished.

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Loved it

Such a good story, I laughed and cried, the narrator made the characters come to life.
Loved it

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