America for Beginners: A Novel by Leah Franqui (English) Paperback Book

Description: America for Beginners by Leah Franqui Sometimes you have to go a long way to find what youre looking for. And sometimes a little beginners luck is all you need… FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sometimes you have to go a long way to find what youre looking for. And sometimes a little beginners luck is all you need… • Welcome to the First Class India USA Destination Vacation Tour Company•• One fixed itinerary, one fixed price•• All levels catered for•• No refunds• BeginnerRecently widowed Pival Sengupta has never travelled alone before and her first trip to this strange country masks a secret agenda: to find out the truth about her long-estranged son.IntermediateSatya, her guileless and resourceful tour guide, has been in America for less than a year – and has never actually left the five boroughs of New York.AdvancedAn aspiring/failing actress, Rebecca signed up for the role of Pivals modesty companion; it might not be her big break but surely itll break her out of the rut shes stuck in.As their preconceptions about each other and about America are challenged, with a little beginners luck, these unlikely companions might learn how to live again.A big-hearted, hilarious tale of forgiveness, hope, and acceptance, reminding us that there is no roadmap to life. Author Biography Leah Franqui is a graduate of Yale University. She is a playwright and the recipient of the 2013 Goldberg Playwriting Award. A Puerto Rican-Jewish Philadelphia native, Leah lives with her Kolkata-born husband in Mumbai. America for Beginners is her first novel. Review An entrancing road-trip novel… humane, frank and funny Deborah MoggachA witty, wise and compelling romp Helen Lederer Review Quote An entrancing road-trip novel... humane, frank and funny Deborah Moggach A witty, wise and compelling romp Helen Lederer Feature * LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE meets THE LEISURE SEEKERS, this hilarious and heartwarming novel is a brilliant read for book groups * A tender, emotional story about grief, leaving your comfort zone, hope, survival and finding happiness * Leah Franqui is an award-winning playwright. This is her debut novel. Details ISBN0008229163 Author Leah Franqui Pages 320 Year 2019 ISBN-10 0008229163 ISBN-13 9780008229160 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-05-30 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Short Title America for Beginners Language English Subtitle A Novel UK Release Date 2019-05-30 Edited by Alessio Mazzoni Birth 1947 Affiliation Yunnan Univ, China Position DESNDE Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780008229146 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-06-03 NZ Release Date 2019-06-03 Imprint HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160748415;

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