Somebody Loves Us All
Damien Wilkins
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at 250 WPM6h 54m
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Somebody Loves Us All
Published
2010
Publisher
Victoria University Press
Pages
414
ISBN-13
9780864736161
Description
"Paddy Thompson, speech therapist, newspaper columnist, is fifty and happy. His dark period is behind him: a failed marriage, a career crisis. Now he lives with Helena ('the best thing that ever happened to him'), helps kids with their speech problems, and has moved his mother into the next-door apartment. His life feels sane and settled. So what are these new signs of upset? One of his clients refuses to speak. Helena is under stress at work. His newspaper column has run out of puff. Paddy buys a bicycle. He feels, with a typical metaphorical flourish, that 'one of those great wheels of life had begun a revolution'. Then his mother presents him with the biggest challenge of his life. What follows, in this wonderfully expansive novel, takes Paddy deep into the vortex of family love. The book, boldly and exuberantly, asks large questions about how we express ourselves, not only through speech but also through gesture, action, and silence."-- Publisher description.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Somebody Loves Us All?
This edition of Somebody Loves Us All has approximately 414 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Somebody Loves Us All?
For most readers, Somebody Loves Us All typically takes between 8h 38m and 5h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 103,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 103,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Somebody Loves Us All?
The estimated word count for Somebody Loves Us All is approximately 103,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Somebody Loves Us All?
Somebody Loves Us All was written by Damien Wilkins.
When was Somebody Loves Us All published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.