--- product_id: 312267719 title: "The Woman Who Kept Everything" price: "AED 94" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/312267719-the-woman-who-kept-everything store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Published 2019, fresh contemporary read 4.5/5 star rating, highly acclaimed Paperback edition, easy to carry The Woman Who Kept Everything **Price:** AED 94 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the power of kindness and courage in every page! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Woman Who Kept Everything - **How much does it cost?** AED 94 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/312267719-the-woman-who-kept-everything) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Critically praised and reader-loved:** Join thousands who’ve rated this uplifting novel 4.5 stars for its charm and insight. - • **A fresh take on aging and resilience:** Explore themes of bravery and transformation that inspire every generation. - • **Heartfelt storytelling that resonates:** Dive into Gloria’s poignant and humorous journey through aging and self-discovery. - • **Relatable characters with rich emotional depth:** Experience a cast that brings warmth, humor, and realism to every page. - • **Perfect for book clubs and thoughtful discussions:** Engage with a narrative that sparks meaningful conversations on life and kindness. ## Overview The Woman Who Kept Everything is a 2019 paperback novel by Avon Books, blending humor and heart in the story of 79-year-old Gloria Frensham, a hoarder forced to face the outside world. With a 4.5-star rating and strong appeal to readers interested in aging, family, and humor, this debut novel offers a moving exploration of loneliness, bravery, and new beginnings. ## Description The Lady in the Van meets The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry in this uplifting, funny and moving debut novel about a 79-year-old hoarder who is convinced the world is against her. 79-year-old Gloria Frensham is a hoarder. She lives amongst piles of magazines, cardboard boxes and endless knick-knacks that are stacked into every room of her home, and teeter in piles along the landing and up the stairs. She hasn’t left the house in years, but when a sudden smell of burning signifies real danger, she is forced to make a sudden departure and leave behind her beloved possessions. Determined she’s not ready for a care home, Gloria sets out to discover what life still has to offer her. It’s time to navigate the outside world on her own, one step at a time, with just one very small suitcase in tow… Heart-warming and poignant in equal measure, this is a story about the loneliness of life, the struggles of growing old, the power of kindness, and the bravery it takes to leave our comfort zones. ** Praise for The Woman Who Kept Everything ** ‘Without a doubt, readers will be charmed by the many colourful characters and their relationships with each other, as well as where life takes Gloria next.’ ‘This delightful book will enchant any reader who has a soul .’ ‘Fans of A Man Called Ove and Three Things About Elsie will find comfortable, enjoyable ground here.’ ‘It would make a great and inspired book club read .’ ‘A beautiful, charming, witty story’ ‘This is a novel that perhaps we all need to read . It is a realistic look into aging with humour and some sadness, that all too many often forget to see.’ ‘A lesson on how to live life !’ ‘Oh Gloria Frensham, what a fabulous ride you gave us on your adventures in this book. I suspect this will turn out to be a film and very much on a par with Lady in the Van .’ Review: I will buy from this writer again. - Great novel. I love this story. So light and sweet. Review: Heartwarming - A heartwarming read. A balance between the heavier realities of aging and letting go with a delightful dose of humor. Gloria's journey out of her comfort zone- and her hoarded home-is both moving and deeply inspiring. It's a great reminder that you're never too old to start a new adventure. ## Features - Binding: paperback - Language: english - Manufacturer: AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd - Brand: Avon Books - Publication date: 2019-07-11 00:00:01+00:00 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #17,664 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in Aging #206 in Humorous Fiction #457 in Parenting & Family | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 89 Reviews | ## Images ![The Woman Who Kept Everything - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UuqKcU4lL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I will buy from this writer again. *by L***L on 9 September 2025* Great novel. I love this story. So light and sweet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heartwarming *by D***. on 28 May 2026* A heartwarming read. A balance between the heavier realities of aging and letting go with a delightful dose of humor. Gloria's journey out of her comfort zone- and her hoarded home-is both moving and deeply inspiring. It's a great reminder that you're never too old to start a new adventure. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read! *by S***N on 12 July 2025* Sweet, feel good book. 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