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Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One

Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One

The novel that has made over 2 million readers happier

Summary

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: 2 million copies sold worldwide!

A charming, feel-good and universal story of one woman’s journey from boredom and dissatisfaction to happiness and fulfilment . . .
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At thirty-eight and a quarter years old, Camille has everything she needs to be happy, or so it seems: a good job, a loving husband, a wonderful son. Why then does she feel as if happiness has slipped through her fingers? All she wants is to find the path to joy.

When Claude, a French Sean Connery lookalike and routinologist, offers his unique advice to help get her there, she seizes the opportunity with both hands. Camille’s journey is full of surprising adventures, creative capers and deep meaning, as she sets out to transform her life and realize her dreams one step at a time . . .
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If you liked The Happiness Project, The Little Paris Bookshop or Eat, Pray, Love, you'll love this.

Reviews

  • It's obvious why this charming book - funny, sweet and not without a few important happy-life tips - hit number one abroad
    Good Housekeeping USA

About the author

Raphaelle Giordano

Raphaëlle Giordano is a writer, artist and expert in personal development. She lives in Paris, France.

Your Second Life Begins When You Realise You Only Have One is her first novel.
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