Making friends in your thirties is hard.
"Brand New Friend" could be a good read for someone who has moved to a new city and is struggling to make friends. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its exploration of the difficulties of making friends as an adult. The story is engaging and relatable, and readers will find themselves rooting for the protagonist as he navigates the ups and downs of new friendships. Ultimately, the book is a heartwarming tale that will leave readers feeling hopeful and inspired.
ISBN: 9780340825396
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM125.08 MYR
Authors:
Mike Gayle
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Canada
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 2061 readers)
Description
Finding friends is hard to do...When thirty-two-year-old Rob Brooks's long term girlfriend asks him to leave London and live with her in Manchester not only will it mean moving cities and changing the only job he's ever had, it'll also mean leaving behind his best mate in the entire world, Phil Clarke. Believing in love conquering all Rob takes the plunge and convinced of his ability to make new friends Rob tries his best to sort out the situation. But when six months in he still finds himself without even so much as a regular drinking buddy he begins to realise that sometimes making friends in your thirties can be the hardest thing to do. With this is mind Rob begins a strategy that though risky has the potential to deliver the one thing he wants: a brand new friend. His strategy? Advertising in a classified ad in a Manchester magazine. After three excruciatingly embarrassing "bloke dates" Rob begins to despair. But then his luck changes. He finds himself a brand new friend. But there's a problem. Apart from knowing less than nothing about music trivia, football and supermodels vital statistics Rob's new friend has one huge flaw. She's a girl.
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