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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1)
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry - Harold Fry, Bk 1
Author: Rachel Joyce
Meet Harold Fry, recently retired. He lives in a small English village with his wife, Maureen, who seems irritated by almost everything he does. Little differentiates one day from the next. Then one morning a letter arrives, addressed to Harold in a shaky scrawl, from a woman he hasn’t heard from in twenty years. — Queenie Hennessy is in ho...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780812983456
ISBN-10: 0812983459
Publication Date: 3/26/2013
Pages: 368
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 92 ratings
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
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thgrandma avatar reviewed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 8
This book was about a man's journey (at what seems is the latter part of his life) and how he faces his life & its secrets and lies after so many years. He has received a letter that a coworker is dying & he asks her to wait for him as he walks the 600 miles, willing her to live till he gets there. Harold encounters his past and the ghosts that kept him bound and by the time his journey is over, he truly has arrived at himself and the truth of his life. He learns acceptance of himself and others and begins to truly live by the end of the story. This book carried me through emotions with Harold & his journey and I'm left feeling encouraged to face life and accept what I cannot change.
susieqmillsacoustics avatar reviewed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1) on + 1062 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
This was a unique story, both humorous and heartbreaking. It is a journey in more ways than one that leaves us pondering our own past, present and future. Bittersweet, but inspiring.
reviewed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I really loved this book!! It was engaging from the beginning pages & a very different & touching story of this man's journey. At times it did seem a little far-fetched but it didnt' matter. It was a quick read, hard to put down. It wasn't until the end that the meaning behind his journey was revealed.
the-book-diva avatar reviewed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I loved this story - it was both uplifting and bittersweet.
arizonamom avatar reviewed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 4
An enjoyable read. Interesting characters and unusual story line.
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reviewed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
I thought this book was excellent. The characters were flawed, kind, thoughtful and genuine. I gave my copy to my 18 year old granddaughter because I think every age group will enjoy it. It reminded me of Fredrik Backman's writing.


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