How not to disappear

"Our memories are what make us who we are. Some are real. Some are made up. But they are the stories that tell us who we are. Without them we are nobody. Hatties summer isnt going as planned. Her two best friends have abandoned her: Reuben has run off to Europe to find himself and Kat is in Edinburgh with her new girlfriend. Meanwhile Hattie is stuck babysitting her twin siblings and dealing with endless drama around her mums wedding. Oh and shes also just discovered that shes pregnant with Reubens baby.Then Gloria Hatties great-aunt who no one even knew existed comes crashing into her life. Glorias fiercely independent rather too fond of a gin sling and is in the early stages of dementia. Together the two of them set out on a road trip of self-discovery - Gloria to finally confront the secrets of her past before they are erased from her memory forever and Hattie to face the hard choices that will determine her future. Non PrattsTrouble meetsThelma and Louise  with a touch ofElizabeth is Missing  by Emma Healey Clare Furniss remarkableHow Not To Disappear  is an emotional rollercoaster of a novel that will make you laugh and break your heart."