Narrow Margins – a laugh-out-loud book which proves that lean times can sometimes be a very positive thing.
Faced with the loss of everything following the collapse of the Rover Group, Marie Browne moved her long-suffering husband Geoff, chaotic children and smelly, narcoleptic dog on to a houseboat in search of a less stressful, healthier, alternative way of life.
Strapped for cash, the family buy a decrepit 70ft barge called Happy Go lucky which had been run as a floating hotel. Outdated and in need of a complete refurbishment, Happy becomes their floating home. First they need to learn the ropes and many pitfalls beset their adventures.
As they come to terms with living on a narrow boat, readers gain a fascinating insight into life in the slow lane.
About the author:
Marie Browne is a gently harrassed mother of three who, for the past fifteen years, has been desperately trying to escape the Customer Service Industry. Apart from her husband and kids, the best things in her life are real ale; barbecues; ugly mad dogs that nobody else wants and cream-covered designer coffees. She also has an obsession with shoes but her husband is threatening to get her help for that.
Marie Browne
Marie Browne is a gently harrassed mother of three who, for the past fifteen years, has been desperately trying to escape the Customer Service Industry. Apart from her husband and kids, the best things in her life are real ale; barbecues; ugly mad dogs that nobody else wants and cream-covered designer coffees. She also has an obsession with shoes but her husband is threatening to get her help for that.
Customer Reviews:
Reviewed by: Wellheld
on 6th August 2012 5:34PM
I read this novel last night, finished it at 2.30 am. I don't know why, but I just kept on reading a little bit more. The story follows the life of a couple of forced downsizers as they sell up and buy a narrowboat in need of renovation. It's a gentle enjoyable and friendly story. Perfect holiday or summer day read. No bad language and no typos that I noticed, well written. Simply lovely.
Reviewed by: Alice Griffin
on 20th April 2012 3:59PM
Having just bought our first narrow boat I ordered this book in addition to the usual practical manuals and maps to help us on our journey. I was hoping for a glimpse into real life on the canal, some guidance and also an enjoyable story. I got it all. Funny, honest and thoroughly readable, this book is also littered throughout with lots of practical information.
A great buy for anyone dreaming of life on the canal, or in fact anyone dreaming of doing something a little different from the norm.
