Amanda Brookfield Books

Introducing critical thinking, this book looks at general ways in which people can be helped to become critical thinkers, and also reviews opportunities for developing critical thinking in specific contexts.

The story explores the emotional turmoil of Esther as she confronts the challenges of divorce from Lucas, who seems to thrive in his career and personal life with a younger partner. Esther's journey reveals her struggles with bitterness and the complexities of modern dating, all while grappling with the societal pressures of being a single woman in her forties. The narrative delves into themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the quest for happiness amidst life's transitions.

For some families, a year can feel like a lifetime ... The Harrisons are a large and extremely close-knit family. But with the grandchildren fast becoming adults and elderly Pamela struggling to adapt to widowhood and the emptiness of Ashley House, the four children of the middle generation find themselves equally lost in a changing world. As preparations for 42 year-old Cassie's long-awaited wedding gather pace and an exotic family holiday is planned, sibling and marital bonds are stretched to breaking adultery, an unwanted pregnancy, shadows of past losses ... suddenly a year of celebration threatens to become one of painful upheaval. Beset by such emotional chaos, how can the adults hope to guide their children in matters of the heart? Or are the children the ones who should be guiding them? A multi-generational story of love, lies and family ties, The Simple Rules of Love presents Amanda Brookfield at her perceptive and poignant best.

Brookfield delves deeply into the complexities of human relationships, exploring the nuances of connection and emotional intimacy. Through keen observations and rich character development, the narrative unveils the intricacies of personal interactions, revealing both the beauty and the challenges inherent in them. This insightful exploration offers readers a profound understanding of the bonds that shape our lives.

Charlotte Turner faces challenges as she turns forty, dealing with a recent divorce, issues with her son, and unwanted attention from her best friend's husband. Is this the turning point in her life?

When Janine and Dougie fell in love they thought it would be for ever. .Fifteen years later their relationship is well and truly over, their daughter Stevie their one remaining connection. . Stevie is on the cusp of adulthood. .At sixteen, she's not quite a child, but not quite grown up: a dangerous age.

Sophie and Andrew are looking for relief from the daily grind - if not each other - so when a friend puts them in touch with William and Beth, newlyweds looking to swap houses for the summer, it seems a solution of sorts.

Playboy Julian Blake weds Veronica Kembleton, but his rugby teammates-- bachelors Teddy, George and Peter-- rightly predict his dissatisfaction with marriage.

Beautiful Anna Lawrence, with a successful career in broadcasting and marriage to a wealthy man with a luxurious country home, has everything a thirty-two year old could wish for. Until she finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, too late to do anything about it. Her sister Becky longs for children but her husband, a struggling chef, has told her they have to put family life on hold for a few more years. Anna's pregnancy uncovers fractures in the sisters' relationship going back years, and the ramifications affect everyone in their lives.