The Light a Candle SocietyRuth HoganMainLabel: CorvusDescription: 'LIFE-AFFIRMING AND FULL OF LOVE' Celia Anderson'WARM COMPASSIONATE WITTY' Mike Gayle'MAGICAL . . . UPLIFTING' Anton Du Beke'WARMTH WIT AND PLENTY OF EMPATHY' Shelby Van PeltA TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER ABOUT THE POWER OF KINDNESS.George McGlory is showing off his new shirt to his wife Audrey. It's got bright-orange parrots on but he knows she won't say anything. He's talking to the headstone at her grave. Audrey passed away two years ago and George is still muddling through.Across the cemetery he sees a lonely coffin with only council pallbearers in attendance. Mrs Kathleen Hooley was eighty-nine and she died safe and warm in her own bed but had no friends or family to organise a funeral - or even send flowers.Even through his own grief George is deeply touched by Kathleen's lonely funeral. No one should be sent out of this world alone surely?Not on George's watch. With the help of his friends he creates The Light a Candle Society to make sure no one is forgotten. It might just remind him that there's still light in his life too . . .An uplifting story of how compassion kindness and care - even for strangers - can shine a light in the darkest of times perfect for fans of Mike Gayle Ruth Jones Jennie Godfrey or Graham Norton.Praise for Ruth Hogan:'Told with wit and heart' BETH MORREY'Every page is a joy' PIP WILLIAMS'Delightfully uplifting' WOMAN'S OWN'Full of hope' PRIMAReaders love Ruth Hogan's uplifting and heartfelt The Light a Candle Society:'Wow . . . this book is so emotional uplifting and powerful' Reader review 5 stars'The story just grips you. Read it.' Reader review 5 stars'Such a powerful read. It will stay with me forever' Reader review 5 stars'A poignant heartwarming story' Reader review 5 stars
