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If You Could See Me Now

By: Cecelia Ahern
Narrated by: Susan Lynch, Repert Degas
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Publisher's summary

Everything in Elizabeth Egan's life has its place, from the espresso cups in her gleaming kitchen to the swatches and paint pots of her interior-design business. Order and precision keep life under control, and keep Elizabeth's heart safe from the pain and hurt she has suffered in the past. Being a reluctant mother to her six-year-old nephew while trying to keep her design business on track is a full-time job for Elizabeth, and one that leaves little room for error, or fun. Until one day, when Ivan unexpectedly comes into their lives. The mysterious Ivan is carefree, spontaneous, and always looking for adventure: everything that Elizabeth is not. Yet just when Elizabeth is starting to trust him, it turns out that Ivan isn't at all who she thought he was.

Playful and at times intensely moving, this is a novel about how seeing isn't always believing. Full of Cecelia Ahern's trademark warmth and poignancy, If You Could See Me Now is a story of enormous hear, and just a little bit of magic.

©2006 Cecelia Ahern (P)2006 Hyperion
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Critic reviews

  • Audie Award Finalist, Romance, 2007

"Ahern tempers heartbreak with hope and playfulness in this uplifting, sentimental tale." (Publishers Weekly)

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bittersweet

I loved it but it was bittersweet to me . how sweet to find a friend and know they are there no matter what.

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favorite reread

still my favorite book and still gorgeous even in the sad parts best magical realism book ever

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Open Mind

I loved this book, the storyline is excellent. Would easily follow a series of stories with these characters. The readers were also excellent and brought that third dimension to this book. Thank you Cecelia for being such an enlightened and talented writer!

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It was an unexpected story from this author. I read her first book "P.S. I love you" a couple years ago and loved it. And then skipped her second book "Rosie Dunne" because of the style. I picked up this one because I really like the first and was surprised that there was a fantasy element to it. However, it was a good development of characters and I found it fun and easy to listen to. Good narration. I would recommend for an easy read.

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An all-time favorite of mine!

Everytime I listen / read this book, I love it more!

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Phenomenal!!

Never expected the depth of emotion this book triggered. Wonderful story that made you want to believe like a kid again!

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cute storyline

What did you love best about If You Could See Me Now?

The idea that a grown person can have an imaginary friend, its a cute idea. Every once in a while you find yourself needing a childish moment in life, this book really reminds you to take a moment and bring out just that. This was an adorably written story with some twist. I think it was worth the credit.

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Great Escape

Loved this story! Reminded me to look to the simple pleasures in life. Adulting complicates it.

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Remember...

A beautiful story that simply reminds us not to forget a special part of us no matter what age we are. Remember to breathe once in awhile and know it will be okay.

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My Favorite

Definitely one of the best Cecelia Ahern novels out there. Loved the magic and the sweet storytelling. The narrators are delightful. I fell in love with Ivan myself.

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