Life, Interrupted

by Damian Kelleher, Stephen Perring (Narrator)

Honest, funny and deeply moving, this is an unforgettable story about facing the worst and surviving. Luke's life is rudely interrupted when his mum, Pat, collapses at the hospital where she works. Thoughtful Luke, nearly 15, and his accident-prone younger brother Jesse each cope in their own ways. As time goes on it is clear Pat is not going to recover, and Luke's world rearranges itself, while friends and family rally round.

Genres: Young Adult

252 pages, Paperback

First published December 10, 2008

Reviews

[MsEleanorMae · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book which deals with themes of loss and connection. A good balance of the serious and not so serious - great for the age group it's pitched at. Very entertaining and engaging - and obviously sad a times.

[Tasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

To start with this seemed very "Jacqueline Wilson" but aimed at a slightly older and less feminine reader. In my opinion it is better written than any of the Wilson books I have read and the characters much more likeable.

The story follows Luke and his football-mad younger brother, Jesse, as they deal with their mother's illness. In places the plot is quite predictable but some times it it refreshingly surprising. It deals well with the emotions of the ordeal - especially as the main characters are boys - although in places I felt more depth was needed.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing heart warming book about young brothers and their sick mother and coming to terms with death- this is about the author himself and his struggles as a boy !!
This beautiful tear-jerking story is truly unforgettable

[Mariajacky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its definetly a tear jerker. so be ware

[Megan ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very raw and enjoyable, but occasionally slow, hence the slightly lower rating.

[Zoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like a wonderfully reassuring bear hug, a book with heart and laughter alongside heartbreak.