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The cactus

Haywood, Sarah (author.).

Summary: For Susan Green, messy emotions don't fit into the equation of her perfectly ordered life. She has a flat that is ideal for one, a job that suits her passion for logic and an 'interpersonal arrangement' that provides cultural and other, more intimate, benefits. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan's greatest fear is realized. She is losing control. When she learns that her mother's will inexplicably favors her indolent brother, Edward, Susan's already dismantled world is sent flying into a tailspin. As Susan's due date draws near and her family problems become increasingly difficult to ignore, Susan finds help and self-discovery in the most unlikely of places.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780778318996
  • ISBN: 0778318990
  • Physical Description: 362 pages ; 24 cm
    print
  • Publisher: Toronto, Ontario, Canada : Park Row Books, 2018.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"A novel"--Cover.
Subject: Single women Fiction
Asperger's syndrome Fiction
Pregnancy Fiction
Motherhood Fiction
Mothers Death Fiction
New mothers Fiction
Life change events Fiction
Grief Fiction
Bereavement Fiction
Brothers and sisters Fiction

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at Kenton County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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Covington Branch HAYWO S (Text) 33126020429662 Adult Fiction Available -
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Independence Branch HAYWO S (Text) 33126020429464 Breakout Collection 1 Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    For Susan Green, messy emotions don't fit into the equation of her perfectly ordered life. She has a flat that is ideal for one, a job that suits her passion for logic and an 'interpersonal arrangement' that provides cultural and other, more intimate, benefits. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan's greatest fear is realized. She is losing control. When she learns that her mother's will inexplicably favors her indolent brother, Edward, Susan's already dismantled world is sent flying into a tailspin. As Susan's due date draws near and her family problems become increasingly difficult to ignore, Susan finds help and self-discovery in the most unlikely of places.
  • Baker & Taylor
    Avoiding messy emotions in a perfectly ordered life marked by a logic-oriented career and a friends-with-benefits arrangement, Susan tackles the unexpected double challenge of losing her mother and becoming pregnant and is challenged to ask for help while discovering herself in unlikely ways. A first novel. 100,000 first printing.
  • Baker & Taylor
    Avoiding messy emotions in a perfectly ordered life, Susan tackles the unexpected double challenge of losing her mother and becoming pregnant and is challenged to ask for help while discovering herself in unlikely ways.
  • Harlequin
    A Reese's Book Club Pick and New York Times Bestseller

    “Fans of
    Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine will love The Cactus.” —Red magazine

    An unforgettable love story that shows sometimes you have to embrace the unexpected.

    Susan Green is like a cactus: you can't get too close. She likes things perfectly ordered and predictable. No surprises. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the unexpected news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan’s greatest fear is realized. She is losing control.

    Enter Rob, the dubious but well-meaning friend of her lazy brother. As Susan’s due date draws near and her world falls further into a tailspin, Susan finds an unlikely ally in Rob. She might have a chance at finding real love and learning to love herself, if only she can figure out how to let go.

    "I found myself laughing out loud." —Reese Witherspoon
  • Harlequin
    A Reese's Book Club Pick and New York Times Bestseller

    "Fans of
    Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine will love The Cactus.' 'red magazine

    An unforgettable love story that shows sometimes you have to embrace the unexpected.

    Susan Green is like a cactus: you can't get too close. She likes things perfectly ordered and predictable. No surprises. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the unexpected news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan's greatest fear is realized. She is losing control.

    Enter Rob, the dubious but well-meaning friend of her lazy brother. As Susan's due date draws near and her world falls further into a tailspin, Susan finds an unlikely ally in Rob. She might have a chance at finding real love and learning to love herself, if only she can figure out how to let go.

    "I found myself laughing out loud." 'reese Witherspoon

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