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From the bestselling author of P.S. I Love You and Love, Rosie, Cecelia Ahern, comes an enchanting novel that leads you to wonder if Not Seeing is believing!
Readers and critics alike adore Cecelia Ahern for her lighthearted yet insightful stories about modern women and their often unusual situations. In If You Could See Me Now, she takes that theme a step further, offering us a heroine who is entirely believable, and the new man in her life who is, well, slightly less so.
Elizabeth Egan's life runs on order: Both her home and her emotions are arranged just so, with little room for spontaneity. It's how she counteracts the chaos of her family -- an alcoholic mother who left when she was young, an emotionally distant father, and a free-spirited sister, who seems to be following in their mother's footsteps, leaving her own six-yearold son, Luke, in Elizabeth's care. When Ivan, Luke's mysterious new grown-up friend, enters the picture, Elizabeth doesnt know quite what to make of him. With his penchant for adventure and colorful take on things large and small, Ivan opens Elizabeth's eyes to a whole new way of living. But is it for real? Is Ivan for real?
If You Could See Me Now is a love story with heart -- and just a touch of magic.
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"Elizabeth Egan has everthing in her life under control. That is, until she meets Ivan. Ivan is an imaginary friend--only Elizabeth doesn't know he's imaginary. Ivan leads Elizabeth on a voyage of self-discovery that leads her to a better understanding of her past, her present and her future. I don't usually read fantasy books, but this one was a quite enjoyable read. I recommend it."
— Debra (4 out of 5 stars)
If You Could See Me Now Listener Reviews
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" I love this book. A sweet and touching story. "
— Carolyn, 2/10/2014 -
" I love love LOVE this book. It deals with the idea of imaginary friends, and that one friend the others can't see is the one that teaches us how to live. I don't know why, but I've always had a soft spot for Ahern's books. But this one is truly amazing, and worth every second of your time. "
— Izzah, 2/5/2014 -
" What a wonderful journey you take reading this book. The story does take the long route in some areas but the final destination makes it all worth while. If only we all had a friend like Ivan. "
— Jackie, 2/5/2014 -
" Theres this magic Cecelia puts in her books. A magical book for adults! Heart touching and simple. A movie should be made on this book! "
— Iman, 1/28/2014 -
" Cecelia is an amazing author but of all her book that I've read, this is my favorite. I've read this numerous times, a lovely tale on friendship. "
— Deea, 1/24/2014 -
" I love Cecelia Ahern's novel... After P.S. I Love U and Where Rainbows End, this is her third novel I read. So touching... Cecelia Ahern is one of my favourite writer (English). I just bought her latest novel... A Place Called Here. The problem now is when can I get the time to read it? There are so many novels in queue, hehehe.. "
— MamaErra, 1/24/2014 -
" I thought it was OK..If u felt like reading something totally imaginary that would lift your spirit; then this is the one! "
— Alaa, 1/20/2014 -
" Read in Norwegian a few years ago. I suppose it good lost in the transfer from visual bookshelf. It's a pretty infantile book, but I admit I enjoyed it anyway. Check your brain at the door and just go along for the ride! "
— Tanja, 1/4/2014 -
" This wasn't the book that I meant to read. I meant to read a different Ahern book. This one was kind of fun. It was hokey at times, but overall a nice quick read. "
— Dave, 1/2/2014 -
" It's gonna be a movie soon! "
— Carelyn, 12/27/2013 -
" I couldn't finish - not my favorite book of Cecelia's. "
— Sara, 12/15/2013 -
" didn't like how it ended but i enjoyed the idea :) "
— Monique, 11/4/2013 -
" Not really my cup of tea! "
— Fran, 5/14/2013 -
" A touching story about scarred hearts and friendship! "
— Alice, 4/25/2013 -
" This was a nice book. A bit slow in places. Sometimes it was hard to relate to. But the overall story is sweet. "
— Aimee, 3/1/2013 -
" Lighthearted, romantic and very fictional. Just the kind of book I needed to read to believe again... "
— Anjo, 2/8/2013 -
" If was ok. By far my least favorite book my this author. "
— Sara, 1/14/2013 -
" I really liked this book. It reminded me of one of my favorite movies, "Drop Dead Fred". "
— Tamara, 10/6/2012 -
" This is a strange... strange book. I loved it anyway. "
— Monica!, 5/23/2012 -
" This book was okay. I liked PS I Love You, but this one was not as good as that. It is about a grown woman who can see an imaginary friend. I am not really into that kind of fantasy I guess. One good thing about it was that it was a quick read! I finished it in about a day. "
— Kyria, 2/2/2012 -
" This was an easy read which is what I was going for when I picked it up. There were some really great moments in this book, but I do think it ended rather quickly and left me wishing for a few more chapters during the middle of the book. I did enjoy this book and would recommend for a quick read. "
— Victoria, 8/2/2011 -
" I wasn't sure about this book when it started turning fantasy on me . . . but it was a really sweet story - even some tears. On the back cover is says that the book has been optioned by Disney - I would love to see turned into a movie! "
— Christie, 7/22/2011 -
" I cannot say enough about this book! It was phenomenal!!! Absolutely adored it. Funny, heart wrenching, creative and inventive. I've owned it less than a year and have already read threw it three times. This book has potential to be my new best friend. "
— Audree, 6/23/2011 -
" this was just ok. a little over the top with the imaginary friend. "
— Dianne, 6/8/2011 -
" Very well written! Moving story that brought me to tears, even though the ending was the only way that it could have ended and you knew that most of the story. "
— Rebecca, 6/1/2011 -
" In some ways this made me sad. A hardworking woman finds love in an imaginary friend. How...romantic. "
— Samantha, 5/24/2011 -
" One of those books you cant put down - brilliant "
— Toni, 5/22/2011 -
" I think this is the book I liked the most of this Autor. Because it just just a story that made you cry and laugh at the same time. It was so strong and beatiful told.<br/> "
— Creanne, 5/15/2011 -
" totally awesome!, i almost cried at the end when the time ivan said goodbye to elizabeth. their love is so pure..how i wish elizabeth and ivan could be together, even though they didn't, cecelia made they 'did'!..nice job cecelia :), can't wait to read your next novel.. "
— aziLa, 5/10/2011
About Cecelia Ahern
Cecelia Ahern completed a degree in journalism and media communications before embarking on her writing career. At twenty-one, she wrote her first novel, P.S. I Love You, which became an international bestseller and was adapted into a major motion picture, starring Hilary Swank. Her successive novels—Love, Rosie; If You Could See Me Now; and There’s No Place like Here—were also international bestsellers. Her books are published in forty-six countries and have collectively sold more than ten million copies. She is also the cocreator of the hit ABC comedy series Samantha Who?, starring Christina Applegate. The daughter of Ireland’s former prime minister, Ahern lives in Dublin.
About the Narrators
Rupert Degas is an award-winning narrator and a 2022 recipient of the AudioFile Golden Voice Award. He has won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, has recorded the works of Peter Carey, Haruki Murakami, Andy McNab, Darren Shan, and Derek Landy, among others. He has also recorded over fifty radio productions including The Gemini Apes, The Glittering Prizes, This Sceptered Isle, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. He has appeared on film and television in Dead Romantic, EastEnders, Waiting for God, Passport to Murder, Over Here, Fatherland, The Cappuccino Years, Exorcist: The Beginning, Love Soup and Shoot the Messenger. He has also lent his voice to numerous animated films and series including Mr. Bean, Bob the Builder, Robotboy, and The Amazing World of Gumball. Along with several stints in Newsrevue at the Canal Café Theatre and in Edinburgh, he has appeared on the London stage in The Boys Next Door, Are We There Yet?, Becket, Stones in His Pockets, and Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of The 39 Steps. He lives in Sydney, Australia.
Rupert Degas is an award-winning narrator and a 2022 recipient of the AudioFile Golden Voice Award. He has won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, has recorded the works of Peter Carey, Haruki Murakami, Andy McNab, Darren Shan, and Derek Landy, among others. He has also recorded over fifty radio productions including The Gemini Apes, The Glittering Prizes, This Sceptered Isle, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. He has appeared on film and television in Dead Romantic, EastEnders, Waiting for God, Passport to Murder, Over Here, Fatherland, The Cappuccino Years, Exorcist: The Beginning, Love Soup and Shoot the Messenger. He has also lent his voice to numerous animated films and series including Mr. Bean, Bob the Builder, Robotboy, and The Amazing World of Gumball. Along with several stints in Newsrevue at the Canal Café Theatre and in Edinburgh, he has appeared on the London stage in The Boys Next Door, Are We There Yet?, Becket, Stones in His Pockets, and Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of The 39 Steps. He lives in Sydney, Australia.