An irresistible début novel of unlikely friendships and second chances, for readers who loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The Rosie Project. I adored this book! Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things. A gorgeous, laugh-out-loud story of friendship, family and forgiveness. The perfect book club read for fans of A Man Called Ove, A Boy Made of Blocks and The Rosie Project. A man who has given up on the world. A family who show him how to live. Forty-something Thomas is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems. But beneath his grumpy exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And hes about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world... for good. An unashamedly feel-good story. Miranda Dickinson Sheer joy. Lucy Diamond A much-needed antidote for these worrying times. Julie Cohen A moving, funny, absorbing hot chocolate of a story. Daniela Sacerdoti Exactly what everyone needs right now. Rachael Lucas WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CALLING MAJOR TOM A delightfully quirky book! Brilliant! Wonderful and life affirming Totally unforgettable