The Good Mother

'A heart-warming and a heart-breaking story, beautifully written and sensitive ... compelling' Woman's Way 'A fascinating exploration of difficult subjects ... Moriarty writes with compelling authority' Irish Times 'There is warmth and heart aplenty in this delicately told story' Daily Mail 'OMG! I'm an emotional wreck after reading this novel, probably not helped by the fact that I pulled an all-nighter to finish it ... I just could not put it down' Eileen Dunne, RTÉ Kate has been through the fire with her three children ... Having been left devastated and homeless after her husband's affair and the break-up of their family, somehow she has pulled through. Though times are still tough, she's beginning to see the start of a new life. But when twelve-year-old Jesssica is diagnosed with cancer, Kate's resilience is put to the ultimate test. She has an eighteen-year-old son consumed with hatred of his... 'a Heart-warming And A Heart-breaking Story, Beautifully Written And Sensitive ... Compelling' Woman's Way Kate Has Been Through The Fire With Her Three Children . . . Having Been Left Devastated And Homeless After Her Husband's Affair And The Break-up Of Their Family, Somehow She Has Pulled Through. Though Times Are Still Tough, She's Beginning To See The Start Of A New Life. But When Twelve-year-old Jesssica Is Diagnosed With Cancer, Kate's Resilience Is Put To The Ultimate Test. She Has An Eighteen-year-old Son Consumed With Hatred Of His Father, A Seven-year-old Who Is Bewildered And Acting Up And An Ex-husband Who Won't Face Up To His Responsibilities. And In The Middle Of It A Beloved Child Who Is Trying To Be Brave But Is Getting Sicker By The Day. Kate Knows She Must Put To One Side Her Own Fear And Heartbreak And Do Right By Her Children, Particularly Jessica. But Maybe Doing The Right Thing Means Doing The Unthinkable? 'a Fascinating Exploration Of Difficult Subjects ... Moriarty Writes With Compelling Authority' Irish Times 'there Is Warmth And Heart Aplenty In This Delicately Told Story' Daily Mail 'omg! I'm An Emotional Wreck After Reading This Novel, Probably Not Helped By The Fact That I Pulled An All-nighter To Finish It ... I Just Could Not Put It Down' Eileen Dunne, RtÉ __________ Praise For Sinéad Moriarty: 'heartfelt And Deeply Moving ... I Couldn't Put It Down.' Susan Lewis 'intriguing And Thought Provoking ... A Great Read.' Katie Fforde 'gripping And Thought-provoking - I Was Desperate To Discover How It Would Pan Out!' Paige Toon 'we Ate This Fabulous Story Up - 4 Stars' Heat Magazine 'love, Lies And Longing - This Has It All - 4 Stars' Woman Magazine 'intriguing - A Dramatic Twist In The Tale Will Keep You Engrossed.' Candis 'There is warmth and heart aplenty in this delicately told story' Daily Mail Moving back in with her dad was not part of Kate's plan. Blindsided by her husband's affair and the break-up of their family, Kate must balance the needs of three very different children - solo. Seven-year-old Bobby is having meltdowns at school. Eighteen-year-old Luke vows that he'll never speak to his father again. And sweet middle-child Jess, always the peacemaker, is just trying to cheer everyone up as best she can. But when Jess is diagnosed with cancer, Kate's resilience is put to the ultimate test. She knows she has to put aside her own hurt and do what is best for her little girl. But maybe doing the right thing means doing the unthinkable? 'A heart-warming and a heart-breaking story, beautifully written and sensitive ... compelling' Woman's Way 'A fascinating exploration of difficult subjects ... Moriarty writes with compelling authority' Irish Times 'OMG! I'm an emotional wreck after reading this novel, probably not helped by the fact that I pulled an all-nighter to finish it ... I just could not put it down' Eileen Dunne, RTÉ __________ Praise for Sinéad Moriarty: 'Heartfelt and deeply moving ... I couldn't put it down.' Susan Lewis 'Intriguing and thought provoking ... a great read.' Katie Fforde 'Gripping and thought-provoking - I was desperate to discover how it would pan out!' Paige Toon 'We ate this fabulous story up - 4 stars' Heat magazine 'Love, lies and longing - this has it all - 4 stars' Woman magazine 'Intriguing - a dramatic twist in the tale will keep you engrossed.' Candis