A Moment Like This by Anita Notaro
Be careful what you wish for... Antonia has always put everyone else before herself. Shy and quiet, her life in a small village in Wicklow has been devoted to her invalid mother and singing in the local church choir. Somehow, it's easier that way. But when she is left alone her friends encourage her to audition for a television talent show. Blessed with a glorious singing voice, she is suddenly thrust into the limelight and enters the world of celebrity and glamour. She's the Girl from Nowhere, but can she cope with this startling new life? Antonia discovers that this business is tougher than she ever thought possible, but also that she's stronger than she thought she was. And she finds that help can come from the most unexpected places...
A Cinderella tale full of wit, wisdom and heart-cockle-warming IrishnessPacy, satirical and irresistible, a perfect escapist read * Daily Mail *
The plot rolls along at a fine pace...wrapped in the values of family, friendship and romance. * Mail on Sunday (Eire) *
If you're looking for the perfect summer book and complete escapism, then this will be right up your street. * RTE Guide *
This engaging novel gives us a real insight into the courage it takes to stand up in front of the world. * Independent.ie *
The plot rolls along at a fine pace...wrapped in the values of family, friendship and romance. * Mail on Sunday (Eire) *
If you're looking for the perfect summer book and complete escapism, then this will be right up your street. * RTE Guide *
This engaging novel gives us a real insight into the courage it takes to stand up in front of the world. * Independent.ie *
Anita Notaro is a TV producer, journalist and director and worked for RTE, Ireland's national broadcasting organization, for eighteen years. She has directed the Eurovision Song Contest and the Irish General Election, as well as programmes for the BBC and Channel 4.
TAKE A LOOK AT ME NOW was declared the winner of the Galaxy Irish Popular Fiction Book of the Year in 2008.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848270343 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848270348 |
| Title | A Moment Like This |
| Author | Anita Notaro |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-02-28 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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