From the NYT bestselling author of We All Want Impossible Things ' Sandwich is joy in book
form. I laughed continuously except for the parts that made me cry. ' Ann Patchett
bestselling author of Tom Lake 'Engaging frank funny and moving ' Daily Mail 'A
protagonist like Rocky is so necessary because a whole generation will now be able to read
this wise and exquisitely written story and say I know how you feel .' Guardian **** One
week by the beach in their favourite spot the perfect family holiday. What could possibly go
wrong? For the past two decades Rocky has looked forward to her family's yearly escape. The
humble quirky beach house they rent has been the site of sweet memories sunny days shared
mishaps and memories. It is a place where her family comes together and Rocky wants to cling to
every moment. Now sandwiched between her children who are adult enough to be fun but still
young enough to need her and her parents who are ageing but healthy Rocky wants to preserve
this precious moment of balance for ever. But life is always full of surprises and this week
will be no exception. With her body in open revolt and surprises invading her peaceful haven
the seesaw of Rocky's life is tipping towards change... Praise for SANDWICH: 'If you are
after a book to pack on your next holiday look no further. Here is a novel which will go down
as easily as a chilled poolside drink ' i Newspaper 'A wonderful book about how families love
disagree fail one another - and endure ' Rachel Joyce bestselling author of The Unlikely
Pilgrimage of Harold Fry 'I stand in awe... it's just perfect ' Elin Hilderbrand bestselling
author of Swan Song and The Perfect Couple ' Will have you laughing through your tears . . .
. You'll be screenshotting paragraphs of this heartbreakingly honest novel to send to your
friends' Real Simple 'Astute emotional insight and an infectious sense of humour. A gem of a
novel' Observer ' I adored this novel and am forcing it on everyone I know - Jenny Colgan
author of The Summer Skies 'Newman is truly a master of taking complex and chaotic human
emotion and making sense of it' Guardian 'If you want to laugh out loud tear up and rush to
pull out a book in the 35 seconds between subway stops this sweet savory tenderhearted
Sandwich fits the bill and goes down like (bread and) buttah' New York Times DISCOVER THE
NEW NOVEL BY CATHERINE NEWMAN - WRECK: 'The kind of book that pulls up a chair pours the wine
and dives deep' Alison Espach New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding People New
York Times bestseller July 2024