“[Ahern] gives us full permission to believe in magic.”
—Redbook Magazine
One of the world’s most popular writers of women’s fiction—author of the beloved international bestseller, P.S. I Love You, basis for the popular film starring Hilary Swank—Cecelia Ahern now gives us Thanks for the Memories, a heartwarming tale of déjà vu and second chances. Reminiscent of The Time Traveler’s Wife, Thanks for the Memories is a love story brimming with hope and feeling and enlivened with an enchanting touch of magic.
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"Sad at the very beginning, but overall a lighthearted, feel-good gentle read with a touch of fantasy/fairy tale quality. Would recommend to readers wanting Christian fiction, although the spiritual element is more of an undercurrent than an overt narrative force."
— Chrissy (4 out of 5 stars)
“Gives us full permission to believe in magic.”
— Redbook“Ahern devotees will enjoy the magical connection that springs up between Joyce and Justin, and will keep turning the pages to find out if the two can make their way to a happy ending together.”
— Booklist“Ahern has a knack for getting to the heart of human emotions—Joyce’s emotional pain is palpable, as is Justin’s longing for meaning in his life.”
— Library Journal“Tender and funny.”
— Kirkus Reviews" The book is full of drama. I like the concept of the story though it's unlikely to happen in real life. Haha "
— Gielizza, 2/9/2014" Dont like the change of Cecelia Aherns books... "
— Abi, 1/28/2014" An amazing, completly exciting and great book! "
— Victoria, 1/16/2014" Just a quick read from the same author that wrote P.S. I Love You. Someone donates blood and the recipient gets his memories and they find each other. I guess I was drawn in by the "New Book" sticker and the cute colors on the cover..... "
— Lady, 1/14/2014" This book of Cecelia's can be termed 'Weird in a Pleasant way'. But, it might take some time before a reader actually starts taking interest in it. What seems a practically low start, takes beautiful turns, but then at times reader might feel like dozing off again. But, overall, it was a good read. :) "
— Tuhina, 1/10/2014" It was wonderful, totally transported me into the story. I felt like the main character. "
— Mirka, 1/6/2014" I love it! Cecelia Ahern's books never disappoint. "
— Naj, 12/20/2013" Cute and like a fairy tale, slow plot progression "
— Emma, 12/5/2013" Chick Lit through and through. "
— Jeanie, 11/18/2013" 2.5 stars. Interesting concept but got frustrating towards the end. Felt like was written to be a movie with cliche scenes set up. But loved the father- great character!! "
— Oceantide74, 11/17/2013" Interesting story! Its hard to imagine that things in this story can really happen in real life but the author did a great job of creating a good story out of it. "
— Joyce, 10/30/2013" Great book!! I liked P.S. I Love You and wondered if I would like this as well - I did! Her writing is happy, sad, fanciful - covers about every emotion and then some. This was a wonderful story!! "
— Janne, 10/5/2013" I got this book because I really enjoyed PS. I love you, but I was disappointed by this book. It was very slow and predictable. "
— Zaineb, 4/23/2013" Plenty of funny moments. LOL There's a part where Joyce, our heroine, takes her 78 year-old father on his first plane ride that had me laughing so hard there were tears! "
— Peg, 3/8/2013" One word for this book ... actually more like a sentence ... You will not put this down till the end! Beautifully written, capturing and takes you to a different level of emotional belonging with the characters! "
— Jo, 11/24/2012" Unrealistic, but a fun read! "
— Jeliene, 9/26/2012" Another great story by Cecelia Ahern... and I especially loved her dad. "
— Kitty, 11/16/2011" I wish they would have met sooner. "
— Raquel, 7/28/2011" Painfully slow...I just could not finish it. "
— Laurie, 6/4/2011" A true Cecelia Ahern story. Although large bits of it seem quite impossible and at times rushed, I can't help but to fall in love with the kind of love the books always represent. "
— Jeanet, 6/2/2011" It was wonderful, totally transported me into the story. I felt like the main character. "
— Mirka, 5/30/2011" This book was hard to get started. I also didn't love Justin at first. It did pick up about half way through and I enjoyed it by the end. "
— Steph, 5/23/2011" A silly book with an inane premise, but I kind of liked it anyway! "
— Linda, 5/23/2011" Hilarious, that kept me enthralled throughout. "
— Isobelle, 5/15/2011" Like the concept of the book: woman gets blood transfusion, but receives more than just blood from her donor - memories, skills she never had before etc. She now wants to find this person she feels so close to - great story line but the two main characteres unfortunally never really come to life. "
— The, 5/15/2011" Well written, but lacking sizzle. Best relationship in it was between dad and daughter - not that there's anything wrong with that. Just not a terribly charming book. It's hard to keep the love interests apart for almost the entire story, and still make me care whether they get together at the end. "
— Nettiemc, 5/13/2011" The book was really slow all the way until the end, but the end was really good.. good enough for me to give the book 3 stars. "
— Mattie, 5/1/2011" I bought this book years ago, and I had trouble reading it at first, but then, when I tried the second time, it went very well! it's a very sweet story actually. "
— Vivi, 4/29/2011Cecelia 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.
Sile Bermingham began her acting career in theater in her native Dublin before moving to New York to attend HB Studios. Theater credits include Loot, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolfe, Remembrance, A Touch of the Poet, A Woman of No Importance, and Crimes and Crimes, among many others. An avid reader and lover of stories, Sile has read the works of Maeve Binchy, Cecilia Ahern, and Joanne Harris.