The Barista

Autorentext

James Harrison has nearly twenty years' experience as an adult educator, trainer and coach. His interests include English literature, writing, reading, Arsenal football club and history. The Barista is his second book and was influenced by him studying the history, business and policies of coffee-making from around the world. He lives in Hertfordshire.

Klappentext

For Steve, and his wife, Jody, a chance to escape to the country comes at the perfect time in their lives.Using her strong business skills, Jody soon takes control of their coffee shop business, leaving Steve to take the back seat.Things start well, but a combination of new people coming into Steve's life, with Jody heavily involved in the business, ensures things take an unexpected twist. This coincides with Steve's past coming back to haunt him.Follow their journey as they both experience unimaginable changes which affect their relationship, their colleagues and their families.Through twists and turns, we discover how two people react to pressure and change.Enjoy meeting the very different characters that appear, as well as their impact on Steve and Jody. Readers of this book will at times laugh and at times feel sad as the story develops and changes to reflect how two people can both demonstrate love, respect, dishonesty and hope. The story of the barista will reach out to readers as an emotional story, at times being light-hearted, highlighting happiness, sadness and forgiveness.