How to Fall in Love
Cecelia Ahern
Published by HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd
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First published in Great Britain by HarperCollinsPublishers 2013
This edition published by Harper 2016
Copyright © Cecelia Ahern 2013
Cover design by Heike Schüssler © HarperCollinsPublishers 2016
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Source ISBN: 9780007350513
Ebook Edition © May 2016 ISBN: 9780007483907
Version: 2017-08-14
‘Cecelia Ahern’s novels are like a box of emeralds … they are, one and all, dazzling gems’
Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemaker’s Wife
‘Beautiful and unexpected … both thought-provoking and life-affirming’
Sunday Express
‘Intricate and emotional … really completely lovely’
Grazia
‘A wry, dark drama’
Daily Mail
‘Life-affirming, warm and wise’
Good Housekeeping
‘Cecelia Ahern is an undisputed master when it comes to writing about relationships … Moving, real and exquisitely crafted.’
Heat
‘Exceptional … both heartbreaking and uplifting’
Daily Express
‘Both moving and thought-provoking’
Irish Independent
‘An exquisitely crafted and poignant tale about finding the beauty that lies within the ordinary. Make space for it in your life’
Heat
‘An unusual and satisfying novel’
Woman
‘Ahern cleverly and thoughtfully turns the tables, providing thought-provoking life lessons.’
Sunday Express
‘An intriguing, heartfelt novel, which makes you think about the value of life’
Glamour
‘Insightful and true’
Irish Independent
‘Ahern demonstrates a sure and subtle understanding of the human condition and the pleasures and pains in relationships’
Barry Forshaw
‘Utterly irresistible … I devoured it in one sitting’
Marian Keyes
‘The legendary Ahern will keep you guessing … a classic’
Company
For David, who taught me how to fall in love
Contents
2. How to Leave Your Husband (Without Hurting Him)
3. How to Recognise a Miracle and What to Do When You Have
4. How to Hold on for Dear Life
5. How to Take Your Relationship to the Next Level
6. How to Quiet Your Mind and Get Some Sleep
7. How to Build Friendships and Develop Trust
8. How to Sincerely Apologise When You Realise You Have Hurt Someone
9. How to Enjoy Your Life in Thirty Simple Ways
10. How to Make an Omelette Without Breaking Eggs
11. How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found