TEHRAN- “We All Live Here,” a novel by British novelist Jojo Moyes, has recently been published in Persian.

Fatemeh Hamedifar is the translator of the book, which has been published by Milkan publications in Tehran. 

“We All Live Here” is a slow-paced but heartfelt family drama that explores themes of love, second chances, and unexpected connections. The story centers on Lila Kennedy, a woman overwhelmed by life's challenges. Her marriage has ended, her two daughters are drifting further away, her house is in disrepair, and her elderly stepfather has quietly moved in without much warning. Her career is faltering, and her love life is tangled in complications, leaving her feeling exhausted and lost.

Just when it seems things cannot get any more overwhelming, her world is turned upside down when her biological father, a man she barely remembers—who left her for Hollywood thirty-five years ago—suddenly appears at her doorstep. His return feels like the last straw, threatening to unravel her already fragile sense of stability. However, as the story unfolds, Lila begins to discover that even the family she thought she could never forgive or understand holds lessons about love, forgiveness, and what truly constitutes family.

Through quiet, honest moments, the novel delves into the complexities of fractured relationships and the healing power of unexpected reunions. It reveals that sometimes, the most meaningful connections are found in the most unlikely circumstances. 

Jojo Moyes is a renowned English journalist and bestselling romance novelist. Since 2002, she has published award-winning books that have sold over 40 million copies worldwide and been translated into 28 languages. She is a two-time winner of the Romantic Novel of the Year Award from the Romantic Novelists' Association.

Before her writing career, Moyes worked various jobs, including typist, brochure writer, and journalist. She earned degrees from Royal Holloway and City University, working for The Independent for a decade, ultimately becoming Assistant News Editor. Her first novel, “Sheltering Rain”, was published in 2002, marking her transition to full-time writing.

Her breakout hit, “Me Before You”, sold six million copies and was adapted into a successful film. Moyes has also written two sequels, “After You” and “Still Me”. She has received numerous awards, including the Romantic Novel of the Year and recognition from the American Library Association. 

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