A review by mariasmusings
The Family Gift, by Cathy Kelly
3.0
A fairly predictable bit none the less enjoyable book by Cathy Kelly. The Family Gift is a story of family politics, relationships, self-doubt, trauma and life itself.
The protoganist is a chef called Freya who is facing a number of problems - her birth mother of her beloved adopted daughter has returned and is planning on rebuilding their relationship. Or at least that seems to be the case. Meanwhile, Freya is also dealing her trauma from a serious mugging some months earlier. Add to this the complications of her elderly relatives .... well, life has become complicated for Freya and she is struggling to manage her personal life, on top of her professional obligations.
The protoganist is a chef called Freya who is facing a number of problems - her birth mother of her beloved adopted daughter has returned and is planning on rebuilding their relationship. Or at least that seems to be the case. Meanwhile, Freya is also dealing her trauma from a serious mugging some months earlier. Add to this the complications of her elderly relatives .... well, life has become complicated for Freya and she is struggling to manage her personal life, on top of her professional obligations.