Ordinary Saints
ABOUT
THE BOOK
Brought up in a devout household in Ireland, Jay is now living in London with her girlfriend, determined to live day to day and not think too much about either the future or the past. But when she learns that her beloved older brother, who died in a terrible accident, may be made into a Catholic saint, she realises she must at last confront her family, her childhood and herself . . .
Inspired by the author’s own devout upbringing, Ordinary Saints is a brilliant debut novel from a fresh, exciting new voice which asks – who gets to decide how we are remembered – and who we will become?
NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS
This novel is inclusive, with interesting characters and an intriguing premise. Beautifully written with themes of loss, grief and family heart ache as well as touching on the impact that individual lives can have on others. (Libraries NI)