How to Get a Life

Nov 9, 2025 7:19 PM

Author:Julietta Henderson

How to Get a Life

When reality comes calling, do you face it . . . or keep running?

Danny is the definition of a man who 'could do better'. He drinks more than he should, lives in his best friend's garden shed - and he hasn't spoken to his sister in 16 years.

But when Danny is the subject of a misleading newspaper article, claiming his lifestyle might actually be quite enlightened, he suddenly finds himself in the limelight. Letters begin to flood in from strangers seeking his guidance.

Wolfie is the daughter of Danny's estranged sister. She's never met her uncle, but her mother is struggling and Wolfie needs him. So when she sees Danny's picture in the paper, she sets out to find him.

Within a week, Danny goes from being responsibility-free to a big brother, an uncle and an unwitting existential 'guru' to some very lost souls.

Can he become the man they all need him to be? And can he sort his own life out in the process?

Reviews

The literary equivalent of a hug . . . supremely heart-warming and an immensely funny read that will pull you in from beginning to end

—— Glamour

Emotional and joyous!

—— Sun

Heartfelt and humorous, Sincerely, Me captures beautifully the complex dynamics of family, forgiveness and regret... Henderson writes so insightfully on love and grief, crafting a story that is tender, funny and wise. A gorgeous novel that will instantly leave you wanting more

—— Holly Miller, author of R&J pick The Sight of You

Julietta Henderson is a major new writing talent.

—— Richard and Judy Book Club

Another absolute triumph from Julietta Henderson! A lovely story with a set of vivid, charming characters, it's packed with wisdom and laugh-out-loud humour. Clever, thought-provoking and huge-hearted. Pure joy!

—— Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins

Gorgeous, funny and heartfelt, Sincerely, Me is a beautiful story of the complexities of family relationships. Told with humour and warmth, it was an absolute joy to read

—— Eleanor Ray, author of Everything is Beautiful.

One of those gorgeous books that completely lifts your spirits and restores your faith in humanity

—— Ruth Jones on The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

Wonderful - Danny & Wolfie's voices cartwheel across the page, full of life, wit and wisdom. Sincerely, Me is a book that will make you smile in just about every possible way. A lovely read!

—— Matson Taylor, author of The Miseducation of Evie Epworth

Sincerely, Me is a touching, hope-filled story brimming with zest and laugh-aloud humour. Julietta Henderson writes with an enormous sense of fun, but never shies away from complex emotions... Such a thoroughly enjoyable read!

—— Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus

Tender and hilarious... the perfect tonic for our current times

—— Katherine Parkinson on The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

Funny, sparking and moving

—— Wendy Holden, Daily Mail on The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

Such a wonderful, heartwarming book. Everyone needs Danny Mulberry in their lives

—— Alice Clark-Platts, author of The Flower Girls

Full of heart and warmth. Danny is the sort of beautifully flawed character that you can't help but love. One of my favourite books of the year. I absolutely adored it

—— Rachel Marks, author of Until Next Weekend

An incredibly moving and gorgeous tale of love, loneliness and kindness. I loved it!

—— Olivia Beirne, author of House Swap

Through another set of broken characters struggling to fix themselves, the author does a deep dive into emotions such as grief, guilt and loneliness and comes up with a stirring celebration of the power of human connection. Magical!

—— Matt Cain, author of Shot Through the Heart

What an emotional journey this was! So full of heart and compassion, and I loved every second I spent with this cast of fabulously real and quirky characters

—— Jessica Ryn, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside

Utterly uplifting and joyful - Julietta Henderson writes unexpected heroes with such skill that I'll remember them for years to come

—— Abigail Mann, author of The Lonely Fajita

Henderson creates worlds you instantly feel a part of and don't want to leave. What a gorgeous book!

—— Helen Paris, author of Lost Property

As moving as it is funny. And it's very funny

—— Romesh Ranganathan on The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

He's wheedled his way into my heart, and I suspect I'll have a Norman-shaped hole there forever

—— Clare Pooley on The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

A gorgeous book that will warm the cockles of your heart

—— Sun on The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman

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