Mr Redmond’s Mending Day
Mr Redmond’s Mending Day by Michael Bartlett presents a poignant exploration of family dynamics and the complexities of relationships. This edition, published in English, delves into the lives of a dispersed family that has not gathered in years. As George Redmond faces the reality of aging, his wife Dorothy struggles with fading memories, while their children, Steve and Linda, find themselves at odds. The narrative unfolds over a critical twenty-four hours that may redefine their connections.
Readers will find a tender story that examines themes of love, loss, and the intricate threads that bind a family together. The characters, including Rebecca living abroad and the enigmatic youngest son Gary, navigate misunderstandings that have kept them apart. This narrative invites reflection on the challenges and reconciliations that families face, making it a thoughtful addition to the genres of literature and fiction, particularly within the realm of family life.
Official synopsis Publisher
A misunderstanding can drive a family apart, but it can also draw them together again.A dispersed family.
A family that has not met together in one place for many years.
George Redmond, growing old and aware that time is running out; Dorothy, a wife and mother whose mind has emptied of all the memories her husband still treasures; Steve and Linda, on opposing sides and unable to reconnect; Rebecca living abroad; and Gary, the youngest, who is a mystery to them all.
This family gathering is more than a chance to lay the past to rest. In fact, the next twenty-four hours may just change everything …
The poignant and tender story about love, loss and the threads that make a family, from the renowned radio scriptwriter
PRAISE FOR MICHAEL BARTLETT
‘Absorbing’ – Five stars
‘Absorbing and written with charm and insightfulness’ – Five stars
‘Utterly engaging’ – Five stars
‘It feels totally true and is just what we all need’ – Five stars
‘Difficult to put down’ – Five stars
‘An addictive, entertaining, ‘can’t put it down’ read … explores human frailties and behaviour with a psychological but understandable depth’ – Five stars
‘A “read in one go” book’ – Five stars
“Some of the best stories are quests … This is a book to make everyone think twice about easy assumptions” – SIMON BRETT, author
‘Highly recommended’ – Five stars
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