Calling Major Tom - David Barnett

16.5 €

Calling Major Tom is a heartwarming, quirky and ultimately life-affirming story of friendship, family and forgiveness - and the world's most unlikely astronaut. The perfect book club read for fans of A Man Called Ove, A Boy Made of Blocks and JoJo Moyes. A man who has given up on the world. A family who show him how to live. Forty-something Thomas is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems. But beneath his grumpy exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And he's about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world...for good. 'An unashamedly feel-good story.' Miranda Dickinson 'Sheer joy.' Lucy Diamond 'A much-needed antidote for these worrying times.' Julie Cohen 'A moving, funny, absorbing hot chocolate of a story.' Daniela Sacerdoti 'Exactly what everyone needs right now.' Rachael Lucas WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CALLING MAJOR TOM 'A delightfully quirky book!' 'Brilliant!' 'Wonderful and life affirming' 'Totally unforgettable'

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