{"product_id":"before-i-go-novel-colleen-oakley","title":"Before I Go | Novel | Colleen Oakley","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBefore I Go – A Heartbreakingly Funny Novel About Love, Loss, and Letting Go\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colleen Oakley \u003cem\u003e(Author)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest New Book — PEOPLE magazine • Us Weekly \"Must\" Pick • Publisher's Lunch Buzz Book • Library Journal Big Fiction Debut • January 2015 Indie Next List Pick\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-seven-year-old Daisy already beat breast cancer three years ago. How can this be happening to her again? On the eve of what was supposed to be a triumphant \"Cancerversary\" with her husband Jack, celebrating three years cancer-free, Daisy suffers a devastating blow: her doctor tells her the cancer is back — this time an aggressive stage four diagnosis, with as few as four months left to live. Death is a frightening prospect, but not because she's afraid for herself. She's terrified of what will happen to her brilliant but otherwise charmingly helpless husband when she's no longer there to take care of him. It's this fear that keeps her up at night, until she stumbles on the solution: she has to find him another wife. With \u003cstrong\u003esingular determination\u003c\/strong\u003e, Daisy scouts local parks, coffee shops, and online dating sites looking for Jack's perfect match. But the further she gets on her quest, the more she questions the sanity of her plan — and as the thought of her husband with another woman becomes all too real, Daisy's forced to decide what's more important in the short time she has left: her husband's happiness, or her own?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA contemporary novel set in the United States, blending sharp humour with heartbreak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores love, loss, marriage, and what it means to face mortality with honesty rather than sentimentality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA debut praised for balancing genuine emotional depth with wit and warmth, rather than melodrama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers who love emotionally rich women's fiction that isn't afraid to laugh through tears — fans of books like \u003cem\u003eMe Before You\u003c\/em\u003e, book clubs looking for a discussion-worthy read, and anyone drawn to stories about love, loss, and living fully in the time we're given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColleen Oakley is the USA Today bestselling author of several novels, including \u003cem\u003eThe Mostly True Story of Tanner \u0026amp; Louise\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Invisible Husband of Frick Island\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eYou Were There Too\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eClose Enough to Touch\u003c\/em\u003e. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages worldwide and have won multiple awards, including Georgia Author of the Year. Before turning to fiction, Colleen was editor-in-chief of \u003cem\u003eWomen's Health \u0026amp; Fitness\u003c\/em\u003e and a senior editor at \u003cem\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/em\u003e, and her writing has appeared in \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLadies' Home Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWomen's Health\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRedbook\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eParade\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMartha Stewart Weddings\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePublisher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Unwin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information provided at inspiremeonline.co.nz, including AI-assisted product descriptions, is for educational and informational purposes only. Metaphysical properties reflect traditional folklore and widely-shared belief rather than scientific or medical claims and are complementary practices and not a replacement for medical treatment or professional care. Always consult a qualified health professional for medical concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inspire Me Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54221567820086,"sku":"1532","price":16.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0872\/1735\/files\/Before_I_Go_Novel_Colleen_Oakley.jpg?v=1784166525","url":"https:\/\/inspiremeonline.co.nz\/products\/before-i-go-novel-colleen-oakley","provider":"Inspire Me Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}