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The Authenticity Project

The bestselling uplifting, joyful and feel-good book of the year loved by readers everywhere

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The Authenticity Project

By: Clare Pooley
Narrated by: Anna Cordell
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'A joyous, funny read that leaves you all warm inside' Beth Morrey, author of Saving Missy

'Feel-good...full of hope. A quirky cast of characters you can't help but root for'Woman & Home, Book of the Month

Listen to the warm, poignant and uplifting New York Times bestseller and Radio 2 Book Club pick, loved by readers.


Six strangers with one thing in common: their lives aren't always what they make them out to be.

What would happen if they told the truth instead?

Julian Jessop is tired of hiding the deep loneliness he feels. So he begins The Authenticity Project - a small green notebook containing the truth about his life.

Leaving the notebook on a table in his friendly neighbourhood café, Julian never expects Monica, the owner, to track him down after finding it. Or that she'll be inspired to write down her own story.

Little do they realize that such small acts of honesty hold the power to impact all those who discover the notebook and change their lives completely.

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Readers are falling in love with The Authenticity Project:

***** 'A charming, funny and uplifting story.'
***** 'Full of optimism . . . I defy anyone not to pick it up and be both transported and delighted.'
***** 'An absolute gem of a book . . . brings both honesty and the perfect level of escapism to give you a warm fuzzy glow inside.'

© Clare Pooley 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

 Coming of Age Contemporary Genre Fiction Urban
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Critics' reviews

I loved The Authenticity Project. It has such an intriguing premise, wonderful characters and is utterly truthful about the lies that we all tell. It's a clever, uplifting book that entertains and makes you think
Beautifully written, thought provoking and uplifting, The Authenticity Project is a warm and endearing tale about truth, friendship and the power of connection. Pooley's characters will stay with you long after you turn the final page. It was a joy to read
'One of the best books I've read in a long time. Original, engaging and unforgettable'
'Reading the book was like hanging out with a rowdy, affectionate bunch of friends where you don't want the party to stop. A joyous, funny read that leaves you all warm inside'
I loved The Authenticity Project. I powered through it and it was such a joy. It gave me that warm fuzzy feeling that I've so missed (since the days of Love Actually etc). It really reminded me of those classic Richard Curtis films... Fab characters and just the right amount of romance, humour and weepy moments
It's full of life's truths, funny, poignant and ultimately uplifting. I thoroughly enjoyed it
'Pooley handles her cast with brio as new relationships are formed and lives are changed in this poignant and uplifting read'
This is a reminder of the importance of friendships and reaching out to others
I loved this uplifting, original tale
In a heartfelt and ultimately joyous read, we learn what it means to open up to who we really are
All stars
Most relevant
The story line is beautiful, well written witty authentic and makes you wish for a part 2
The narrator Anna Cordell is very talented and being each character alive and like you are in the middle of the story!
Can highly recommend this audiobook!

Brilliant

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This time through a book which exhorts its readers to add their most personal truths into it and then pass the book on. We get to peek behind the masks of the lonely old man, successful city banker, efficient cafe owner, Aussie surfer dude, perfect influencer to see their authentic side and find to each other.

It’s a heartwarming book but it felt a bit too formulaic and sugar-coated for me.

A feel good book about lonely people in London coming together

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Das Zusammentreffen so vieler unterschiedlicher Menschen habe ich schön und bereichernd gefunden. Die Erzählung hat immer wieder neue Facetten und Überraschungen hervorgebracht und ich habe die Geschichte bis zum letzten Satz genossen.
Auch die Erzählerin habe ich genossen.

eine bunte Mischung menschlicher Geschichten

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Good idea and beautifully written.
Something to make you smile and think. Nice way to build friendships.

very enjoyable read

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Story is flimsy, not much better than any other chick lit out there, which is a shame considering all the hype being made by the publisher. Reading is slightly annoying because the voice actor tries to do various accents, including an Australian and a Chinese.. the latter slightly borderline racist.

Desperately trying to be Love Actually

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