Reviews
" Yours Cheerfully : the best possible antidote for the blahs, the doldrums, all slumps, but also effective against letdowns and general malaise. Loved. Every. Word." -- Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry "[A] charmer of a book. . . . This heartwarming novel moves through laughter and tears, romances and deaths. As she weaves historical events, slang, and popular culture into her story, Pearce brilliantly evokes the era." -- Historical Novels Society "As with Dear Mrs. Bird , the women in this book are far more interesting than the men. . . . But perhaps that is one of the points of the book--that the war propelled women out of their traditional roles and into the mess of life, while the men kept a stiff upper lip and carried on." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune "An uplifting novel, full of spirit for the good fight." -- Midwest Book Review "Pearce packs in lighthearted banter and depictions of the good-spirited citizens of London working together to survive the war. . . . With big stakes and formidable opponents, this exciting saga is a fruitful exploration of the solidarity among women in times of grief, love, and hardship." -- Publishers Weekly "Pearce captures the spirit and hopefulness of those left at home during war, and readers will delight in this second chance to ride along with Emmy." -- Booklist "Charmingly humorous, but unflinching about the war's human tragedies. . . . this story offers a heartening message of women's power to create change." -- HistoricalNovels.info, "[A] charmer of a book. . . . This heartwarming novel moves through laughter and tears, romances and deaths. As she weaves historical events, slang, and popular culture into her story, Pearce brilliantly evokes the era." -- Historical Novels Society "As with Dear Mrs. Bird , the women in this book are far more interesting than the men. . . . But perhaps that is one of the points of the book--that the war propelled women out of their traditional roles and into the mess of life, while the men kept a stiff upper lip and carried on." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune "An uplifting novel, full of spirit for the good fight." -- Midwest Book Review "Pearce packs in lighthearted banter and depictions of the good-spirited citizens of London working together to survive the war. . . . With big stakes and formidable opponents, this exciting saga is a fruitful exploration of the solidarity among women in times of grief, love, and hardship." -- Publishers Weekly "Pearce captures the spirit and hopefulness of those left at home during war, and readers will delight in this second chance to ride along with Emmy." -- Booklist "Charmingly humorous, but unflinching about the war's human tragedies. . . . this story offers a heartening message of women's power to create change." -- HistoricalNovels.info, "An absolute delight! I loved Dear Mrs. Bird and was thrilled to spend more time with Emmy and Bunty in Yours, Cheerfully . AJ Pearce shines a light on the hardships that women factory workers faced during World War II, an echo to the plight of working mothers today. Endearing, poignant, and relevant, this uplifting novel is a treat!" --Janet Skeslien Charles, author of The Paris Library "Brimming with charm, wit, and poignancy, Yours Cheerfully is a wartime story of women's strength and friendship that touches deeply and shines with heart. Emmy Lake is a character for the ages." --J ennifer Rosner, author of The Yellow Bird Sings "In an unreliable world, I'm glad we can depend on AJ Pearce to deliver a delectable read." -- Annie Barrows, co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society " Yours Cheerfully is a joyful world into which I happily escaped--engrossing, engaging and charming. I finished reading with a smile, ready for anything." -- Ericka Waller, author of Dog Days " Yours Cheerfully is a tonic--comforting and uplifting. So much fun and a breath of fresh air!" --Tor Udall, author of A Thousand Paper Birds "Full of the cheerful bravery and good humor that makes AJ Pearce's writing so special, with punch-the-air moments set against the sadness and loss of war." --Julie Cohen, author of Spirited "Once again, AJ Pearce has provided us with a beautifully escapist read. Yours Cheerfully is a balm for the soul." --Tracy Rees, author of Amy Snow