If You Could See Me Now

by Cecelia Ahern

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Light novel about imaginary friends, which was just the ticket for listening to while cleaning out the attic. It made a nasty job more tolerable. (

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bookczuk | May 22, 2013 |

What a fun book. I did not read beforehand what this book would be about but yet again it had a touch of magic and I loved it. So far I've read 4 books by this author and I did not like 1. (that could be because I think it was more of a YA book? The Book of Tomorrow)
Liked the way this book was upbeat and made me laugh. Want to read more by Cecelia Ahern, that's for sure. (

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Marlene-NL | Apr 12, 2013 |

What if an invisible friend were real, but just invisible? A charming and very Irish fantasy/romance. (

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auntieknickers | Apr 3, 2013 |

Ahern's fairy tale is enchanting, funny, delightful and thought-provoking for anyone who has ever been around a child who has an imaginary friend (or friends). This story will stay with me for awhile, and deservedly so. Would highly recommend the audio book version of this book, which has won an award for audio books. The narrators do an excellent job in bringing the characters of Elizabeth and Ivan to life. (

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bettyandboo | Apr 2, 2013 |

If You Could See Me Now is a sweet novel about learning to accept your family, past, and things you can't change, while cultivating your imagination; enjoying - and believing in - the simple things life has to offer. Be prepared to laugh and cry along with Elizabeth as she learns what it really means to live. (

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ItEntertainsMe | Feb 20, 2013 |

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Now in paperback: In this charming novel, internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern shows that sometimes not seeing is believing!

Readers and critics alike adore Cecelia Ahern for her lighthearted yet insightful stories about modern women and their often unusual situations. In If You Could See Me Now, she takes that theme a step further, offering us a heroine who is entirely believable, and the new man in her life who is, well, slightly less so.

Elizabeth Egan's life runs on order: Both her home and her emotions are arranged just so, with little room for spontaneity. It's how she counteracts the chaos of her family -- an alcoholic mother who left when she was young, an emotionally distant father, and a free-spirited sister, who seems to be following in their mother's footsteps, leaving her own six-yearold son, Luke, in Elizabeth's care. When Ivan, Luke's mysterious new grown-up friend, enters the picture, Elizabeth doesnt know quite what to make of him. With his penchant for adventure and colorful take on things large and small, Ivan opens Elizabeth's eyes to a whole new way of living. But is it for real? Is Ivan for real?

If You Could See Me Now is a love story with heart -- and just a touch of magic.

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Everything in Elizabeth Egan's life has its place. Her constant attention to detail offers Elizabeth a welcome distraction from past hurts. Being a reluctant mother to her six-year-old nephew while trying to keep her business on track is a full-time job, and one that leaves little room for error--or fun. Until the day Ivan comes into their lives.… (more)

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