Minding Frankie
Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy is a novel published by Orion in 2010, featuring 425 pages in English. The story revolves around Noel and Lisa, who are dedicated to providing a loving home for their daughter, Frankie, despite not being her biological parents. Their journey is supported by friends who help them navigate the challenges of parenthood and personal struggles, particularly Noel’s battle with alcoholism and Lisa’s sacrifices for their family.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family life and the complexities of relationships. As Noel and Lisa strive to create a secure environment for Frankie, they face skepticism from others, including a social worker named Marian, who questions Noel’s suitability as a parent. The book delves into the dynamics of friendship and the impact of past choices on present circumstances, offering a thoughtful examination of what it means to be a family in unconventional situations.
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Noel and Lisa adore their little girl, Frankie, and with the help of their friends, Declan and Fiona, Lizzie and Muttie and Aidan and Signora, they work hard to give her a happy and secure home. But in fact neither of them are Frankie’s parents. They are there first because of a promise, and they stayed because Frankie has become a life-line to them both. For Noel, looking after Frankie has been his salvation. An alcoholic, he knew nothing about Frankie until her mother told him she was pregnant, he was the father, and she needed him to take care of the baby. Lisa gave up a good job for the man she loved, determined to help him set up his business. But nothing turned out as expected. Not everyone is keen to support Noel and Lisa in their efforts. Marian is a social worker, and absolutely sure an ex-alcoholic is not a suitable parent. But her own life is not as straightforward as she would have everyone believe…
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