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The Weight of Him by Ethel Rohan

£14.99

The Weight of Him is an unforgettable, big-hearted novel about loss and redemption, and what can be achieved when an everyday hero finds the courage to try to better his world. Your book will be packaged up in brown paper, tied up with string and finished with a wax seal. It will include all of our usual book box treats.

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The Weight of Him is an unforgettable, big-hearted novel about loss and redemption, and what can be achieved when an everyday hero finds the courage to try to better his world. Your book will be packaged up in brown paper, tied up with string and finished with a wax seal. It will include all of our usual book box treats.

About The Book

Big Billy Brennan’s family is reeling from loss, his marriage is a partnership in name alone, and eating is the only thing getting him through. In his close-knit town, Billy can’t escape his notoriety. But when Billy decides to take on the two things weighing him down – his grief, and his weight – he takes on much more than just a personal attempt at recovery…

What’s included in your Box?

• A brand new paperback copy of The Weight of Him by Ethel Rohan.

• Four delicious beverages (English Tea Shop & Beanies Coffee)

• A Tasty Treat (Meredith & Drew Biscuits)

• A Bookish Postcard – perfect for framing or displaying in your home.

• A hand poured wax seal to finish it all off – great for keeping and putting in a journal or scrapbook as decoration!

* Gallery images show an example of what may be included in your box – treat contents may differ.

About the Author

Ethel Rohan is the author of In the Event of Contact, winner of the Dzanc Short Story Collection Prize (Out May 18, 2021). Her debut novel The Weight of Him (St. Martin’s Press and Atlantic Books, 2017) was an Amazon, Bustle, KOBO, and San Francisco Chronicle Best Book, and was shortlisted for the Reading Women Award. She is also the author of the story collections, Goodnight Nobody and Cut Through the Bone, the former longlisted for the Edge Hill Prize and the latter longlisted for the Story Prize. Her work has appeared widely, including The New York Times, World Literature Today, The Washington Post, PEN America, The Irish Times, Tin House, and Guernica. Raised in Dublin, Ireland, she lives in San Francisco and is a member of the Writers Grotto.  

The Other Important Bits

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Atlantic Books

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Optional Extras

We have lots of bookish add-ons available! From Bookmarks to mini wax melt burners, book holders, book baskets, coffee and chocolate – we have plenty of items to add something a little special. Take a look at all of our options here.

* Gallery images of our book boxes show an example of what may be included – treat and gift content may differ. If a wax melt bar is included, scent is subject to availability and may differ. If you have any dietary needs or allergies please add a note at checkout.

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