The Two Lives of Lydia Bird is a novel written by Josie Silver. It tells the story of Lydia Bird, a young woman who is devastated by the sudden death of her fiancé, Freddie Hunter. The book explores themes of grief, love, and the power of second chances.

Lydia and Freddie had been together since they were teenagers and were planning their wedding when tragedy struck. Unable to cope with her loss, Lydia finds solace in sleeping pills prescribed by her doctor. These pills transport her to an alternate reality where Freddie is still alive, and she can continue their life together.

In this alternate reality, Lydia gets to experience the moments she missed out on after Freddie’s death. She spends time with him, goes on dates, and even attends their wedding. However, as she continues to navigate between her two lives, Lydia realizes that living in the past prevents her from moving forward and finding happiness.

Throughout the book, Lydia also forms new relationships and reconnects with old friends. She becomes close with Jonah Jones, a childhood friend who has always been there for her. Their friendship evolves into something more, but Lydia struggles with guilt over moving on from Freddie.

As Lydia tries to reconcile her two lives, she learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and the importance of cherishing the present moment. She discovers that healing takes time and that it’s okay to let go of the past while still honoring the memories of those we’ve lost.

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird is a heartfelt exploration of grief and resilience. It delves into the complexities of navigating life after loss and reminds readers that it’s possible to find happiness again even in the face of unimaginable pain.

• The Two Lives of Lydia Bird

• A Novel
• By: Josie Silver
• Narrated by: Olivia Vinall

Written with Josie Silver’s signature warmth and wit, Two Lives of Lydia Bird is a powerful and thrilling love story about what-ifs at life’s crossroads and what happens when a woman has a magical chance to answer them.

Lydia and Freddie. Freddie and Lydia. They have been together for over a decade and Lydia thinks their love is indestructible. But she was wrong. On Lydia’s 28th birthday, Freddie died in a car accident.

So now only Lydia is left, and all she wants is to hide in the house and sob until her eyes fall out. But Lydia knew that Freddie would want her to try to live a full, happy life without him by her side. So, with the help of his best friend, Jonah, and her older sister, Elle, she takes her hesitant first steps into the world, opening her heart to life – and even maybe even love – again.

But then something inexplicable happened that gave her another chance at her old life with Freddie. A life without any tragic events of the past few months happening.

Lydia is being dragged back and forth through the door to her past, living two lives, unbelievably, at the same time. But there is some emotion to returning to a world where Freddie, alive, still owns her heart. Because there’s someone in her new life, her real life, that wants her to stay.

Josie Silver did a phenomenal job with her writing. This plot is so sad, it revolves around the loss of a loved one and how you can get the pieces of yourself back. I just love her writing.

This lovely story will make you laugh to tears and laugh again. I loved Miss Silvers’ first book and this is also a new favorite.

I love Olivia as a character where she delves into feeling grief for someone. I love the ending. Sensibly beautifully written. Absolutely love this book! Can’t stop listening. It’s great to read (listen). There can’t be enough stories. I want season 2 to see how her life with Jonah goes.

This book broke my heart and made it feel complete at the same time. The grief and the way Lydia worked through it made me feel very close to her character. It ignores all the clichés of many love stories and feels very authentic. Somehow make mention of alternate reality sound believable? I love this book.

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