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Narrow Margins

By: Marie Browne
Narrated by: Lucy Scott
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Narrow Margins is the true story of one family's journey from the financial crash of the Rover car company to an alternative and better lifestyle. Faced with the loss of everything - the house, the cars, and more importantly, their rather lazy and indolent lifestyle - Marie Browne and her family took on the challenge of a whole new 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 Outdated and in need of a complete refurbishment, Happy becomes their floating home.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, listeners gain a fascinating insight into life in the slow lane.

Marie Browne is a gently harassed mother of three who, for the past 15 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.

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I loved every minute of this heartwarming, funny and honest account of life afloat. Me and my husband are considering living on a narrowboat, this wonderful book has done nothing to dampen our spirits or change our minds!

fabulous

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If you could sum up Narrow Margins in three words, what would they be?

Captivating funny, colourful.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Narrow Margins?

Getting stuck on the mud banks!

What about Lucy Scott’s performance did you like?

Easy going , interesting.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Immerse yourself in the journey, follow the ups and downs of a fascinating family life.

Any additional comments?

I just loved this book, having had many holidays on the canals and waterways with family and animals, I felt every moment, it brought back many happy memories and I understood every emotion they went through . More please!!

Loved it!

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Quite a good story. Although there are times you can be frustrated at the whole family.

Makes you wonder

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It took me a while to finish the audio. I wasn't keen on the narrator. I have been on narrow boats multiple time on holiday so have a little experience of them. Their story was made interesting by the writer although there isn't a lot to the story.

Story made interesting by writer

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Very entertaining and enjoyable. The narrator is very good and I liked the way she read the book which kept my interest all the way through. It was funny and interesting.

Enjoyed this audible book.

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laugh laugh pain more laughs. a must for parents of small children and people who want to experience life.

Don't listen if you need a wee

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Great story that takes you on their journey with them. Having previously enjoyed two long boat holidays, I could relate to some of their experiences, which made the story all the more lifelike to listen to. Great narration too.

Thoughraly Enjoyable

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I thought the narrator was very good, brought the book to life. Good easy listening.

Easy listening

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Absolutely fan. Loved it!!!! Can't think of a better way to spend my time than listening to this book

boat of my dreams

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Having 'listened" to Marie Brownes account of life aboard and as a Narrowboater myself I couldn't help but sympathise and smirk over similar experiences. I found the narrator Lucy Scott rather off putting, but all in all not a bad book

Life aboard

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