When reality comes calling, do you face it . . . or keep running? Danny is the definition of a man who 'could do better'. He drinks more than he should, lives in his best friend's garden shed - and he hasn't spoken to his sister in 16 years. But when Danny is the subject of a misleading newspaper article, claiming his lifestyle might actually be quite enlightened, he suddenly finds himself in the limelight. Letters begin to flood in from strangers seeking his guidance. Wolfie is the daughter of Danny's estranged sister. She's never met her uncle, but her mother is struggling and Wolfie needs him. So when she sees Danny's picture in the paper, she sets out to find him. Within a week, Danny goes from being responsibility-free to a big brother, an uncle and an unwitting existential 'guru' to some very lost souls. Can he become the man they all need him to be? And can he sort his own life out in the process?
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Julietta Henderson's literary voice is shaped by her formative years in the rainforests of North Queensland, where her passion for storytelling first took root. Her writing is enriched by a tapestry of diverse experiences, from guiding bicycle tours in Tuscany to nannying in the Italian Alps, imbuing her narratives with a worldly perspective. Henderson has a knack for capturing the essence of place and human connection, drawing readers into evocative settings. Her work often explores themes of belonging and discovery, reflecting a deep appreciation for cultural exploration and the search for home across different landscapes.



- 2024
- 2023
An uplifting and heart-warming novel about a family reunited, second chances and the power of forgiveness, from the author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman. Danny is the definition of a man who 'could do better'. He drinks more than he should, currently lives in his best friend's garden shed - and he hasn't spoken to his sister in 16 years. But when Danny is the subject of a misleading newspaper article, claiming his lifestyle is actually quite enlightened, he suddenly finds himself in the limelight. Letters begin to flood in from strangers seeking his guidance. Wolfie is the daughter of Danny's estranged sister, Lou. She's never met her uncle, but her mother is struggling. So when Wolfie sees Danny's picture in the paper, she sets out to find him. Within a week, Danny goes from being responsibility-free to a big brother, an uncle and an unwitting existential 'guru' to some very lost souls. Can he become the man they all need him to be? Praise for Julietta Henderson: 'One of those gorgeous books that completely lifts your spirits and restores your faith in humanity' Ruth Jones 'Funny, sparking and moving' Daily Mail 'What a delightful read... both hilarious and heart-warming' Hazel Prior 'What a charming, funny and cheering read' Beth Morrey
- 2021
What do you get when you cross a painfully awkward son, lofty comedic ambition and a dead best friend? Norman. Norman and Jax are a legendary comedic duo in waiting, with a five-year plan to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe by the time they're fifteen. But when Jax dies before they turn twelve, Norman decides paying tribute to his best friend just can't wait... so he rewrites their plan: 1. Look after mum 2. Find Dad 3. Get to the Edinburgh Fringe Sadie knows she's never going to win Mother of the Year, and not knowing exactly who her son's father is doesn't help. But when she finds Norman's new plan, all she wants is to see her son smile again... So they set off on a pilgrimage to Edinburgh, making a few stops to find Norman's dad along the way.