{"product_id":"more-than-us-1","title":"More Than Us","description":"When parents disagree on how to care for their child, is it justifiable to take extreme measures?\u003cp\u003eEmily and Paul have a glorious home, money in the bank and two beautiful children. Since leaving Scotland for Paul to play football for an Australian team they have been blessed. But sadness lies behind the picture-perfect family - sixteen-year-old Cameron has battled with health troubles his entire life. There's no name for what he has, but his disruptive behaviour, OCD and difficulty in social situations is a constant source of worry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Paul's career comes to a shuddering halt, he descends into a spiral of addiction, gambling away the family's future. By the time he seeks help, it's his new boss Damien who recommends and pays for a rehab facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Paul is away, Emily has to make a tough decision about their son. She keeps it from Paul knowing he'll disapprove. And when a terrible accident reveals the truth, Paul takes his son and goes on the run, leaving Emily to care for fourteen-year-old Tilly, who unbeknown to her parents is fighting battles of her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan the family join together for the sake of their loved ones, or will their troubles tear them apart?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat people are saying about \u003ci\u003eMore than Us\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eDawn Barker has the reader enthralled\u003c\/b\u003e and reading as quickly as possible to find out what happens to the complex, flawed, yet endearing main characters.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I \u003cb\u003ecouldn't put it down\u003c\/b\u003e.' \u003ci\u003eBookworm and Shutterbugs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'It \u003cb\u003egrips you from the start\u003c\/b\u003e emotional.' Reader review\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I was hooked and \u003cb\u003estayed up late to finish it\u003c\/b\u003e Wonderful characterisation of a modern day family coping with issues we find all around us.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAnother excellent book from Dawn Barker\u003c\/b\u003e.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I was gripped by this book.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'What a fantastic book. \u003cb\u003eI could not put this down.\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The book touched on an \u003cb\u003einteresting subject\u003c\/b\u003e that is debated so often' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A wonderful read, \u003cb\u003ebreathtaking in places with superb pacing, keeping me glued to see just what happened next\u003c\/b\u003e, wondering if there was a way this lovely, loving family could stay together, get through the problems they had' Blogger Jennie Zelos\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An \u003cb\u003eenjoyable and thought provoking\u003c\/b\u003e read' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A powerful Australian family drama' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA sensitively written story that examines mental health issues in children and parents and how they are perceived and resolved\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eJane Hunt Writer Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canelo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54250661511512,"sku":"9781800320246","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781800320246.jpg?v=1778555748","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/more-than-us-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}