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Tilda Is Visible
When Tilda Finch is diagnosed with invisibility, she's not overly surprised – she's felt invisible for years. She has a good life and a successful business selling inspirational quotes on merchandise. But she's never really recovered from her divorce. Or, if she's honest, her childhood. Tilda's past has taken a toll and she's lost sight of herself. Now, with the possibility of completely disappearing, she must face the trauma of her past and rewrite the way she perceives the world, and herself.
Entertaining, hilarious and poignant, Tilda Is Visible addresses the power of our thoughts and how childhood trauma shapes our adult experience.
Entertaining, hilarious and poignant, Tilda Is Visible addresses the power of our thoughts and how childhood trauma shapes our adult experience.
320 pages, Paperback
Published February 27, 2024
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Jane Tara
14 books71 followersJane Tara has published over a hundred children's books, several plays and five novels. She's a daily meditator, a sucker for a rescue mutt and, most of all, a front-row cheerleader for her two sons. She spent thirteen years wandering the world and lived in five countries but is now happily at home in Sydney.
For more information, and Jane's musings about meditation, manifestation and more, follow her on Substack.
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April 2, 2024
I think I read this at the right time. Age shouldn't matter (all this relates to me, others may have differing opinions of course), but I have been feeling it, lately, so Tilda in her funny ways showed me some things.
Tilda is no longer married, her ex isn't the greatest guy, and never really was. She's learned by now that ever since they met, she conformed to his way, in all ways.
She has her own freedom now, loves her kids immeasurably, but strange things are happening. She is disappearing. My assumptions before going into this book were these feelings of Tilda's invisibility were metaphorical, but they are not. Slowly but surely parts of her body are being removed, starting small with her pinky.. but she realises with horror these are not remaining small.
My dislike for realism needed to take a back seat to really enjoy the book and take advantage of the takeaway lessons as this book provides them in abundance.
Tilda spirals internally (I see her wacky and it is endearing to me), she's been feeling unseen forever. She knows her business is successful, that's not an issue, she sells inspirational merchandise of all things! - but does she live by this in any way?
Eternally witty, admirably smart and clever, will she see what others see, or will she allow herself to drown and disappear forever?
This debut is immensely clever. Drawing on Tilda's internal dialogue who she has named Pearl, we see that if she doesn't quickly start seeing herself for the worthy woman she is, she will not be around in the psychical sense much longer for others to see. This is a highly original story, which is not delivered with anything other than skill and an immense amount of originality.
I've rounded this from 3.5 to 4 stars as I don't warm to any amount of magical realism, but the ingenious way of threading the issue of ageing women feeling unseen to the physical aspect is extraordinary.
This books status as a debut adds an extra level of WOW! Another great insight for me was the idea of meditation. I’ve known forever that this could help. It helped Tilda, and it also helped Jane Tara as discussed in her author’s note.
I listened to this on the BorrowBox platform via my public library.
Tilda is no longer married, her ex isn't the greatest guy, and never really was. She's learned by now that ever since they met, she conformed to his way, in all ways.
She has her own freedom now, loves her kids immeasurably, but strange things are happening. She is disappearing. My assumptions before going into this book were these feelings of Tilda's invisibility were metaphorical, but they are not. Slowly but surely parts of her body are being removed, starting small with her pinky.. but she realises with horror these are not remaining small.
My dislike for realism needed to take a back seat to really enjoy the book and take advantage of the takeaway lessons as this book provides them in abundance.
Tilda spirals internally (I see her wacky and it is endearing to me), she's been feeling unseen forever. She knows her business is successful, that's not an issue, she sells inspirational merchandise of all things! - but does she live by this in any way?
Eternally witty, admirably smart and clever, will she see what others see, or will she allow herself to drown and disappear forever?
This debut is immensely clever. Drawing on Tilda's internal dialogue who she has named Pearl, we see that if she doesn't quickly start seeing herself for the worthy woman she is, she will not be around in the psychical sense much longer for others to see. This is a highly original story, which is not delivered with anything other than skill and an immense amount of originality.
I've rounded this from 3.5 to 4 stars as I don't warm to any amount of magical realism, but the ingenious way of threading the issue of ageing women feeling unseen to the physical aspect is extraordinary.
This books status as a debut adds an extra level of WOW! Another great insight for me was the idea of meditation. I’ve known forever that this could help. It helped Tilda, and it also helped Jane Tara as discussed in her author’s note.
I listened to this on the BorrowBox platform via my public library.
January 2, 2024
“She had invisibility. She let that sink in. And as she did, she realised … she’d felt invisible for years.”
Tilda Is Visible is the first adult novel by Australian author, Jane Tara. Her pinkie finger goes missing; then her right ear…. The diagnosis of Invisibility is a shock, and after treating it with Google and alcohol, Tilda Finch, divorced, fifty-two, follows her female reflex and shares the news with her closest friends and her daughters, certain of unwavering support.
Her friend Ali caters; her friend and business partner, Leith pulls strings to get an appointment with an expert; and her friendly GP points her to a support group. Her twins react as expected: actress Holly is dramatic; vet Tabitha is calm and thoughtful, and Tab’s partner Jess is perceptive and practical. But for all that, more and more bits of Tilda become invisible.
Inadequately funded research (as with any condition that affects ageing women) suggests that there is no cure for Invisibility, and Tilda finds the support group depressing, more of a discouragement group, if anything, although she does connect with a few members who share her sense of humour.
More than one of those she is close to suggests the problem comes from within, as does the expert, (who might, or might not, be a charlatan) and thus any cure will depend on her. Tilda attends the appointment, is bewildered by Selma Nester’s approach, isn’t quite convinced, but willing to give her methods a go.
The distraction she doesn’t need is the gorgeous man at the café, whose banter immediately draws her in. Her inner dialogue, what Selma has defined as PEARL – Program Everything- Always Repeat Loop – tells her he was just being nice and couldn’t possibly be interested in her. He certainly wouldn’t be, if he knew the truth. Would he? Later, Selma tells her “You’ve lost sight. Of yourself. And if you can’t see yourself, how will anyone else?”
As Tilda talks with other women with the same diagnosis, some common features become apparent: whatever past experience has left them questioning their own worth, their inner dialogue is continuously feeding them a loop of negativity, degrading any chance of self-love; that their frequent self-sacrifice, begging to be seen and loved, is really self-sabotage; that you get what you focus on, be it pain or heartbreak or not deserving happiness.
It takes a while, but eventually, Tilda realises the truth of what Selma has been saying: that our own opinion of ourselves must be the one we value most; that we need to acknowledge ourselves. “The most rebellious thing we can do now is to not care what others think of us.” Can Tilda heal herself?
In Tilda Is Visible, Jane Tara has taken a common phenomenon, that ageing women feel less and less seen and, with impeccable wisdom and insight, given it a physical manifestation. The potential causes and cures that Tilda pursues to restore her visibility are equally applicable to the condition that plagues many women of a certain vintage in today’s world.
Tilda and her friends are an appealing bunch and their dialogue is filled with so much laugh-out-loud humour, often black as, clever unspirational quotes, and the absolute best puns on invisibility. “We’ve always said we’re going to be two ole birds together. You’ll be invisible and I’ll be known as the crazy old lady who talks to herself, because people won’t know you’re there.” Hilarious, heart-warming and hopeful, this is a brilliant debut.
This unbiased review is from an uncorrected proof copy provided by Better Reading Preview and Affirm Press.
Tilda Is Visible is the first adult novel by Australian author, Jane Tara. Her pinkie finger goes missing; then her right ear…. The diagnosis of Invisibility is a shock, and after treating it with Google and alcohol, Tilda Finch, divorced, fifty-two, follows her female reflex and shares the news with her closest friends and her daughters, certain of unwavering support.
Her friend Ali caters; her friend and business partner, Leith pulls strings to get an appointment with an expert; and her friendly GP points her to a support group. Her twins react as expected: actress Holly is dramatic; vet Tabitha is calm and thoughtful, and Tab’s partner Jess is perceptive and practical. But for all that, more and more bits of Tilda become invisible.
Inadequately funded research (as with any condition that affects ageing women) suggests that there is no cure for Invisibility, and Tilda finds the support group depressing, more of a discouragement group, if anything, although she does connect with a few members who share her sense of humour.
More than one of those she is close to suggests the problem comes from within, as does the expert, (who might, or might not, be a charlatan) and thus any cure will depend on her. Tilda attends the appointment, is bewildered by Selma Nester’s approach, isn’t quite convinced, but willing to give her methods a go.
The distraction she doesn’t need is the gorgeous man at the café, whose banter immediately draws her in. Her inner dialogue, what Selma has defined as PEARL – Program Everything- Always Repeat Loop – tells her he was just being nice and couldn’t possibly be interested in her. He certainly wouldn’t be, if he knew the truth. Would he? Later, Selma tells her “You’ve lost sight. Of yourself. And if you can’t see yourself, how will anyone else?”
As Tilda talks with other women with the same diagnosis, some common features become apparent: whatever past experience has left them questioning their own worth, their inner dialogue is continuously feeding them a loop of negativity, degrading any chance of self-love; that their frequent self-sacrifice, begging to be seen and loved, is really self-sabotage; that you get what you focus on, be it pain or heartbreak or not deserving happiness.
It takes a while, but eventually, Tilda realises the truth of what Selma has been saying: that our own opinion of ourselves must be the one we value most; that we need to acknowledge ourselves. “The most rebellious thing we can do now is to not care what others think of us.” Can Tilda heal herself?
In Tilda Is Visible, Jane Tara has taken a common phenomenon, that ageing women feel less and less seen and, with impeccable wisdom and insight, given it a physical manifestation. The potential causes and cures that Tilda pursues to restore her visibility are equally applicable to the condition that plagues many women of a certain vintage in today’s world.
Tilda and her friends are an appealing bunch and their dialogue is filled with so much laugh-out-loud humour, often black as, clever unspirational quotes, and the absolute best puns on invisibility. “We’ve always said we’re going to be two ole birds together. You’ll be invisible and I’ll be known as the crazy old lady who talks to herself, because people won’t know you’re there.” Hilarious, heart-warming and hopeful, this is a brilliant debut.
This unbiased review is from an uncorrected proof copy provided by Better Reading Preview and Affirm Press.
June 23, 2024
Several weeks ago I was waiting for a friend to arrive at a cafe we’d been to many times before. I explained to the waitress that we’d be having lunch when she arrived and that I’d like to order a coffee in the interim. I waited and waited for her to return. In the meantime, a bloke sat at a table diagonally across from me, and before you could whip out your phone to check the time, he had a full brunch on his table. While I still waited to order my coffee. Was I wearing my cloak of invisibility?
Tilda Finch on the other hand is literally vanishing. Bit by bit. She first notices when she’s working at her laptop and can no longer see her pinkie finger on her left hand. She can feel it but not see it. To her horror, more body parts start to “disappear”. Her nose. And neck. An earlobe.
Tilda’s GP officially diagnoses her with invisibility. Yes, it’s real. Women of a certain age just disappear from view, as they apparently no longer hold a viable place in society, which is focused on the newer, brighter versions of womanhood.
I loved this book SO much. Tilda is funny, warm and smart. As she joins various therapy groups to uncover (pardon the pun) the reasons behind her sudden invisibility, we meet a bunch of other women going through the same thing.
”Darling Tilly, you’re already losing everything. You’re losing yourself. Just let go. Step into the unknown. That way, all you’ve lost will be replaced by something even better.”
There's a lot to take on board. It's inspiring. It's fun. It'll make you look at the people around you differently. Especially those of a certain age. Don’t look away and maybe even smile at them. You could learn a thing or two.
Such a fantastic novel with a great Aussie voice. I can’t wait to read more of Jane Tara’s works. It left me feeling refreshed and optimistic about the aging process, as how you view yourself is often how others will as well.
And I can’t wait for this to be snapped up as a mini-series! It’s filled with such great characters begging to be brought to the small screen.
”...life is so bloody short, so we need to drink margaritas more often.”
I couldn’t agree more. Cheers to Tilda.
#IAmVisible #TildaIsVisible
Tilda Finch on the other hand is literally vanishing. Bit by bit. She first notices when she’s working at her laptop and can no longer see her pinkie finger on her left hand. She can feel it but not see it. To her horror, more body parts start to “disappear”. Her nose. And neck. An earlobe.
Tilda’s GP officially diagnoses her with invisibility. Yes, it’s real. Women of a certain age just disappear from view, as they apparently no longer hold a viable place in society, which is focused on the newer, brighter versions of womanhood.
I loved this book SO much. Tilda is funny, warm and smart. As she joins various therapy groups to uncover (pardon the pun) the reasons behind her sudden invisibility, we meet a bunch of other women going through the same thing.
”Darling Tilly, you’re already losing everything. You’re losing yourself. Just let go. Step into the unknown. That way, all you’ve lost will be replaced by something even better.”
There's a lot to take on board. It's inspiring. It's fun. It'll make you look at the people around you differently. Especially those of a certain age. Don’t look away and maybe even smile at them. You could learn a thing or two.
Such a fantastic novel with a great Aussie voice. I can’t wait to read more of Jane Tara’s works. It left me feeling refreshed and optimistic about the aging process, as how you view yourself is often how others will as well.
And I can’t wait for this to be snapped up as a mini-series! It’s filled with such great characters begging to be brought to the small screen.
”...life is so bloody short, so we need to drink margaritas more often.”
I couldn’t agree more. Cheers to Tilda.
#IAmVisible #TildaIsVisible
March 25, 2024
“She had invisibility. She let that sink in. And as she did, she realised … she’d felt invisible for years.”
Tilda Is Visible is the first adult novel by Australian author, Jane Tara. The audio version is narrated by Ella James. Her pinkie finger goes missing; then her right ear…. The diagnosis of Invisibility is a shock, and after treating it with Google and alcohol, Tilda Finch, divorced, fifty-two, follows her female reflex and shares the news with her closest friends and her daughters, certain of unwavering support.
Her friend Ali caters; her friend and business partner, Leith pulls strings to get an appointment with an expert; and her friendly GP points her to a support group. Her twins react as expected: actress Holly is dramatic; vet Tabitha is calm and thoughtful, and Tab’s partner Jess is perceptive and practical. But for all that, more and more bits of Tilda become invisible.
Inadequately funded research (as with any condition that affects ageing women) suggests that there is no cure for Invisibility, and Tilda finds the support group depressing, more of a discouragement group, if anything, although she does connect with a few members who share her sense of humour.
More than one of those she is close to suggests the problem comes from within, as does the expert, (who might, or might not, be a charlatan) and thus any cure will depend on her. Tilda attends the appointment, is bewildered by Selma Nester’s approach, isn’t quite convinced, but willing to give her methods a go.
The distraction she doesn’t need is the gorgeous man at the café, whose banter immediately draws her in. Her inner dialogue, what Selma has defined as PEARL – Program Everything- Always Repeat Loop – tells her he was just being nice and couldn’t possibly be interested in her. He certainly wouldn’t be, if he knew the truth. Would he? Later, Selma tells her “You’ve lost sight. Of yourself. And if you can’t see yourself, how will anyone else?”
As Tilda talks with other women with the same diagnosis, some common features become apparent: whatever past experience has left them questioning their own worth, their inner dialogue is continuously feeding them a loop of negativity, degrading any chance of self-love; that their frequent self-sacrifice, begging to be seen and loved, is really self-sabotage; that you get what you focus on, be it pain or heartbreak or not deserving happiness.
It takes a while, but eventually, Tilda realises the truth of what Selma has been saying: that our own opinion of ourselves must be the one we value most; that we need to acknowledge ourselves. “The most rebellious thing we can do now is to not care what others think of us.” Can Tilda heal herself?
In Tilda Is Visible, Jane Tara has taken a common phenomenon, that ageing women feel less and less seen and, with impeccable wisdom and insight, given it a physical manifestation. The potential causes and cures that Tilda pursues to restore her visibility are equally applicable to the condition that plagues many women of a certain vintage in today’s world.
Tilda and her friends are an appealing bunch and their dialogue is filled with so much laugh-out-loud humour, often black as, clever unspirational quotes, and the absolute best puns on invisibility. “We’ve always said we’re going to be two ole birds together. You’ll be invisible and I’ll be known as the crazy old lady who talks to herself, because people won’t know you’re there.” Hilarious, heart-warming and hopeful, this is a brilliant debut.
Tilda Is Visible is the first adult novel by Australian author, Jane Tara. The audio version is narrated by Ella James. Her pinkie finger goes missing; then her right ear…. The diagnosis of Invisibility is a shock, and after treating it with Google and alcohol, Tilda Finch, divorced, fifty-two, follows her female reflex and shares the news with her closest friends and her daughters, certain of unwavering support.
Her friend Ali caters; her friend and business partner, Leith pulls strings to get an appointment with an expert; and her friendly GP points her to a support group. Her twins react as expected: actress Holly is dramatic; vet Tabitha is calm and thoughtful, and Tab’s partner Jess is perceptive and practical. But for all that, more and more bits of Tilda become invisible.
Inadequately funded research (as with any condition that affects ageing women) suggests that there is no cure for Invisibility, and Tilda finds the support group depressing, more of a discouragement group, if anything, although she does connect with a few members who share her sense of humour.
More than one of those she is close to suggests the problem comes from within, as does the expert, (who might, or might not, be a charlatan) and thus any cure will depend on her. Tilda attends the appointment, is bewildered by Selma Nester’s approach, isn’t quite convinced, but willing to give her methods a go.
The distraction she doesn’t need is the gorgeous man at the café, whose banter immediately draws her in. Her inner dialogue, what Selma has defined as PEARL – Program Everything- Always Repeat Loop – tells her he was just being nice and couldn’t possibly be interested in her. He certainly wouldn’t be, if he knew the truth. Would he? Later, Selma tells her “You’ve lost sight. Of yourself. And if you can’t see yourself, how will anyone else?”
As Tilda talks with other women with the same diagnosis, some common features become apparent: whatever past experience has left them questioning their own worth, their inner dialogue is continuously feeding them a loop of negativity, degrading any chance of self-love; that their frequent self-sacrifice, begging to be seen and loved, is really self-sabotage; that you get what you focus on, be it pain or heartbreak or not deserving happiness.
It takes a while, but eventually, Tilda realises the truth of what Selma has been saying: that our own opinion of ourselves must be the one we value most; that we need to acknowledge ourselves. “The most rebellious thing we can do now is to not care what others think of us.” Can Tilda heal herself?
In Tilda Is Visible, Jane Tara has taken a common phenomenon, that ageing women feel less and less seen and, with impeccable wisdom and insight, given it a physical manifestation. The potential causes and cures that Tilda pursues to restore her visibility are equally applicable to the condition that plagues many women of a certain vintage in today’s world.
Tilda and her friends are an appealing bunch and their dialogue is filled with so much laugh-out-loud humour, often black as, clever unspirational quotes, and the absolute best puns on invisibility. “We’ve always said we’re going to be two ole birds together. You’ll be invisible and I’ll be known as the crazy old lady who talks to herself, because people won’t know you’re there.” Hilarious, heart-warming and hopeful, this is a brilliant debut.
April 27, 2024
An absolute must read for absolutely everyone. A book about gosh older women in society being pushed to the sidelines and what we should all be demanding..all wrapped up in such a fun read..My word Tilda is Visible; as well we all should be ✊
May 23, 2024
What a gem of a book this is and so well written. Going into this book I wasn’t entirely sure if I’d like this book even though I had seen many positive reviews. I’m pleased to say I enjoyed it and I can see many readers will be able to relate to this story. Aussie author Jane Tara has done a fabulous job in creating this story and I can’t wait to see what she writes next. Highly recommended.
July 7, 2024
⭐️3.5 Stars⭐️
Tilda is Visible by Jane Tara is a light hearted and fresh debut novel part fiction and part self-help book and it’s also peppered with magical realism. It’s an easy read book featuring a condition that affects older women who don’t feel seen anymore……a relevant social stigma!
Tilda Finch aged fifty-two, successful and financially secure is diagnosed with invisibility. We follow Tilda on her journey to battle invisibility, she has eroded self-esteem, constantly judges herself and has ignored her own needs for too long. She’s never fully recovered from her divorce after sixteen years of marriage and childhood trauma. Will she find a cure?
I enjoyed the characters in the story especially Patrick and the sweet romance. I thought the story was entertaining and will resonate with many women. Although I found the magical realism part didn’t work for me, the story did inspire me!
I loved the concept of meditation to heal and notably it’s also a valuable tool for the author as she’s a daily meditator. I will be looking into it more! A story about modern women, feminism, love, family, self, friendships and for anyone who feels they are not seen. A great book choice for a bookclub read that will expedite engaging conversations!
Publication Date 27 February 2024
Publisher Affirm Press
Thank you to the fabulous team Affirm Press for sending me a copy of the book.
Tilda is Visible by Jane Tara is a light hearted and fresh debut novel part fiction and part self-help book and it’s also peppered with magical realism. It’s an easy read book featuring a condition that affects older women who don’t feel seen anymore……a relevant social stigma!
Tilda Finch aged fifty-two, successful and financially secure is diagnosed with invisibility. We follow Tilda on her journey to battle invisibility, she has eroded self-esteem, constantly judges herself and has ignored her own needs for too long. She’s never fully recovered from her divorce after sixteen years of marriage and childhood trauma. Will she find a cure?
I enjoyed the characters in the story especially Patrick and the sweet romance. I thought the story was entertaining and will resonate with many women. Although I found the magical realism part didn’t work for me, the story did inspire me!
I loved the concept of meditation to heal and notably it’s also a valuable tool for the author as she’s a daily meditator. I will be looking into it more! A story about modern women, feminism, love, family, self, friendships and for anyone who feels they are not seen. A great book choice for a bookclub read that will expedite engaging conversations!
Publication Date 27 February 2024
Publisher Affirm Press
Thank you to the fabulous team Affirm Press for sending me a copy of the book.
February 23, 2024
Thank you Jane for gifting us a copy to read and review.
A unique and wise story with many laugh out loud moments that’s imaginatively created.
Tilda Finch has acceptable life and a successful business with her best friends.
Her past is a bit cloudy and her divorce was messy.
Now she feels like she has lost a bit of herself.
Then one day, her finger disappears.
A trip to the doctor’s gives her the answer.
A diagnosis of “invisibility”.
Now before it becomes fatal and she disappears completely she must face the drama of the past and alter the way she sees herself.
I did enjoy this read and although I’m not the target audience, I found it very entertaining.
Tilda’s journey was interesting and engaging and despite not being able to relate to the condition, I was totally invested in the story.
The characters are compassionate, plot is distinct and when you go deep into the thoughts of the book it’s worth seriously thinking about and discussing what’s behind the real meaning.
Kudos to Jane for tackling the subject matter and writing a tale that’s definitely worth reading.
A unique and wise story with many laugh out loud moments that’s imaginatively created.
Tilda Finch has acceptable life and a successful business with her best friends.
Her past is a bit cloudy and her divorce was messy.
Now she feels like she has lost a bit of herself.
Then one day, her finger disappears.
A trip to the doctor’s gives her the answer.
A diagnosis of “invisibility”.
Now before it becomes fatal and she disappears completely she must face the drama of the past and alter the way she sees herself.
I did enjoy this read and although I’m not the target audience, I found it very entertaining.
Tilda’s journey was interesting and engaging and despite not being able to relate to the condition, I was totally invested in the story.
The characters are compassionate, plot is distinct and when you go deep into the thoughts of the book it’s worth seriously thinking about and discussing what’s behind the real meaning.
Kudos to Jane for tackling the subject matter and writing a tale that’s definitely worth reading.
April 11, 2024
While there is nothing subtle about the device of the physical manifestation of the invisibility and the messaging can be as obvious as those inspirational posters, it is still a thought provoking and engaging read. As someone in that age group, it resonates and I enjoyed her journey.
April 12, 2024
We've all felt invisible to others at one stage or another. From our family. Friends. Strangers. Even ourselves. But what if that sensation was taken in a literal sense, where body parts simply disappear without any warning?
Meet 52 year old Tilda. A mother to twins. Divorcee for five years. Best friend to Leith and co-owner of a mega company that exists to inspire the mind, body, and soul. And she's just been diagnosed with incurable invisibility.
Tilda has been bottling up all that past pain, anger, and resentment that stemmed from childhood for so many years that she's lost sight of herself. Terms such as self-awareness, care, and kindness don't exist in Tilda's vocabulary... Not quite yet. By taking a leap of faith into uncharted territory, Tilda DOES discover that a positive reset to the mindset can deliver some incredible changes and reclaim what has been lost...
Oh boy. This gave me plenty to think about and reflect on. The idea of everyone having a PEARL is a concept I can get behind with. It's about time I started listening to her more!
It is such a fun, inspirational, relatable, and unique reading experience!
5 🌟
Meet 52 year old Tilda. A mother to twins. Divorcee for five years. Best friend to Leith and co-owner of a mega company that exists to inspire the mind, body, and soul. And she's just been diagnosed with incurable invisibility.
Tilda has been bottling up all that past pain, anger, and resentment that stemmed from childhood for so many years that she's lost sight of herself. Terms such as self-awareness, care, and kindness don't exist in Tilda's vocabulary... Not quite yet. By taking a leap of faith into uncharted territory, Tilda DOES discover that a positive reset to the mindset can deliver some incredible changes and reclaim what has been lost...
Oh boy. This gave me plenty to think about and reflect on. The idea of everyone having a PEARL is a concept I can get behind with. It's about time I started listening to her more!
It is such a fun, inspirational, relatable, and unique reading experience!
5 🌟
January 17, 2024
Thank you for my advance reading copy. The story is interesting. Tilda Finch, 52 years old, is a successful entrepreneur. Her company sells inspirational quotes on merchandise. She is suddenly suffering from invisibility. Some parts of her body become invisible. In her healing journey to overcome her invisibility, she digs into her past and embraces her heartbreaks, pain, trauma, anger, shame, and guilt and meets new friends along the way. As she rewired her fear, she learned to see the world differently. I love the statement in the book that ‘We can’t force healing on anyone else but to be a beacon of light for others.’
January 4, 2024
Tilda is Visible by @authorjanetara
This book is an absolutely must-read for woman over the age of about 45. I couldn’t have loved it more and devoured it in a couple of days. This is a story about learning to love yourself - about being visible and being seen. Tilda and the wonderful cast of characters had me laughing out loud many times. Thank you to @betterreadingau for my advance copy. This beauty will be published end of February. 5 brilliant stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This ticks off book #1 in #ktbookbingo - a book that you would give as a gift (every middle aged woman should read this) #betterreading #fiction #booklover #bookshelf #womensfiction @peggyanne_
This book is an absolutely must-read for woman over the age of about 45. I couldn’t have loved it more and devoured it in a couple of days. This is a story about learning to love yourself - about being visible and being seen. Tilda and the wonderful cast of characters had me laughing out loud many times. Thank you to @betterreadingau for my advance copy. This beauty will be published end of February. 5 brilliant stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This ticks off book #1 in #ktbookbingo - a book that you would give as a gift (every middle aged woman should read this) #betterreading #fiction #booklover #bookshelf #womensfiction @peggyanne_
May 26, 2024
I had to DNF at 50% I just could t bring myself to continue reading. This was a total miss for me. I was just bored by the whole book.
July 3, 2024
3.5
Insightful but bordering on cheesy.
I expect that it could be inspiring for many a woman in there 50’s and helpful for others to gain some insight in to how life is experienced by many.
Insightful but bordering on cheesy.
I expect that it could be inspiring for many a woman in there 50’s and helpful for others to gain some insight in to how life is experienced by many.
June 13, 2024
If I had to choose just one word to describe this book it would be preachy
I did related to the idea of feeling invisible though
I did related to the idea of feeling invisible though
May 19, 2024
Gorgeous. So heartwarming and it reads like a self help book wrapped in fiction (in the best way, with a focus on mediation, which I adore). This needs to be read and talked about more !!
February 19, 2024
I think I just read my top book of the year.
This was a truly inspirational story. It was incredibly empowering, original, wise, witty, funny and so moving.
This book is about older women, who hit a certain age, who don’t feel seen, and how their internal dialogues have such a negative impact on their lives and who they have become.
I devoured this book. I loved it! It had a bit of everything, it was funny, relatable, romantic, there are some beautiful friendships and moments. So many inspirational phrases and paragraphs that really hit home and were so meaningful and powerful.
This book is about self love. It feels like a self help book but it’s a fictional story that will help so many women who don’t like the way they see themselves to love themselves again and feel seen. It’s a remarkable book that everyone must read, no matter what age they are!
“If you lose sight of yourself, how are others supposed to see you?”
This was a truly inspirational story. It was incredibly empowering, original, wise, witty, funny and so moving.
This book is about older women, who hit a certain age, who don’t feel seen, and how their internal dialogues have such a negative impact on their lives and who they have become.
I devoured this book. I loved it! It had a bit of everything, it was funny, relatable, romantic, there are some beautiful friendships and moments. So many inspirational phrases and paragraphs that really hit home and were so meaningful and powerful.
This book is about self love. It feels like a self help book but it’s a fictional story that will help so many women who don’t like the way they see themselves to love themselves again and feel seen. It’s a remarkable book that everyone must read, no matter what age they are!
“If you lose sight of yourself, how are others supposed to see you?”
April 28, 2024
I’m baffled by all the five star reviews. I read this for a book club and it’s the only reason I persisted. This reads like a young adult novel which I think even my teen daughters would cringe at. The humour is not funny at all. And the part about the invisibility being an actual thing and not metaphorical makes it farcical. Predictable storyline on top of it. Just no.
June 30, 2024
Tilda is Visible is a comedic narrative highlighting the box older women find themselves in as they age. Living in a society where beauty and youth are demanded, adult women find it incredibly difficult to value themselves and their bodies. Women in their late 40’s-50’s also normally have lived through the trials of caring for a family, sacrificing pieces of themselves over years until the children reach independence and mum is left with empty spaces and shards of themselves- this feeling of loss and shame is woven throughout this book. Tackling the what next, rediscovering yourself, finding new inspiration for your life and reigniting self love is what this book is about and Jane Tara explores this journey is a warm and engaging way. I really enjoyed this book and am definitely going to suggest it to my mum because I feel she’ll resonate with it more than I can yet!
January 26, 2024
What a read! I really enjoyed this book Tilda is Visible by @authorjanetara and thanks to @betterreadingau for an advance copy to review.
Tilda is diagnosed with invisibility in her early 50’s as a divorced mother with two grown daughters. She has a tight knit group of supportive friends who she quickly shares her prognosis with. Her GP recommends a support group which is beyond negative, her close friend swings an appointment with an expert, Selma, effectively jumping the queue. Expert Selma has her questioning the voice in her head, her perception of life, self worth and the world.
Whilst devouring this first novel of Jane Tara, it makes you think about your own past, unsolved matters, positivity, quietening your negative thoughts, loving and accepting yourself and being seen.
It will have you laughing, realising your own thought patterns and is a must read for women of all ages.
5 stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Tilda is diagnosed with invisibility in her early 50’s as a divorced mother with two grown daughters. She has a tight knit group of supportive friends who she quickly shares her prognosis with. Her GP recommends a support group which is beyond negative, her close friend swings an appointment with an expert, Selma, effectively jumping the queue. Expert Selma has her questioning the voice in her head, her perception of life, self worth and the world.
Whilst devouring this first novel of Jane Tara, it makes you think about your own past, unsolved matters, positivity, quietening your negative thoughts, loving and accepting yourself and being seen.
It will have you laughing, realising your own thought patterns and is a must read for women of all ages.
5 stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟
June 5, 2024
I wasn't sure about this one - I saw some mixed reviews. And then I started. Oh gosh! Laugh out loud funny in places (PEARL - read it, you'll understand - and the cabbage salad). But the message - an important one for women of a certain age - is strong and handled beautifully. I've been guilty of putting everyone's needs before my own. Pushing my passion projects aside for the 'greater good'. But what if I hadn't? What if I had started my author journey when my first child was born (like I had promised myself)? This story is about women and friendship and family and love ... and very importantly, self-love and self-recognition. Love, love, love this book!
June 20, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 for this clever, engrossing novel that kept me up past my bedtime and made me roar laughing despite the seriousness of many of the themes.
Jane Tara has achieved the almost impossible: an entertaining, engrossing work of fiction that is, in essence, a self-help manual for women who have been worn down by life, whether it be childhood trauma, domestic violence or an accumulation of seemingly innocuous experiences.
It loses half a star from me because it's so clearly promoting meditation and other allied modalities (all of which, by the way, I practise and believe in). Just a tiny bit evangelical at times.
But I loved this book. It's a great read and an important novel.
Bravo, Jane Tara!
Jane Tara has achieved the almost impossible: an entertaining, engrossing work of fiction that is, in essence, a self-help manual for women who have been worn down by life, whether it be childhood trauma, domestic violence or an accumulation of seemingly innocuous experiences.
It loses half a star from me because it's so clearly promoting meditation and other allied modalities (all of which, by the way, I practise and believe in). Just a tiny bit evangelical at times.
But I loved this book. It's a great read and an important novel.
Bravo, Jane Tara!
July 20, 2024
I didn't love this book straight away, and it took me until I was about a quarter through it to get hooked. I just thought it was odd to have "invisibility" as a known medical illness. I understood where the author was going with it and the relevance to the way we all can feel invisible at times, but it just took me a little to feel engrossed in the book.
Once, I was hooked, though I came to love Tilda's character, and the way she was able to heal herself and grow as a person was inspiring.
Such a different perspective on the way our inner thoughts can affect our lives.
Once, I was hooked, though I came to love Tilda's character, and the way she was able to heal herself and grow as a person was inspiring.
Such a different perspective on the way our inner thoughts can affect our lives.
July 28, 2024
What an absolute cracker of a novel! Middle aged women are diagnosed with invisibility (literally disappearing bit by bit) and we follow the story of Tilda as she tries to regain her visibility. So many of the themes would resonate with women (and other groups in society) as Tilda unpacks the reasons for this diagnosis and works out a, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, path to recovery on her own terms.
May 6, 2024
3.5
A fluffy look at how you see yourself and what it means to be seen by others.
Promotes meditation, self reflection and reprogramming your inner voice to one of loving kindness. Filled with one liners and puns that I found funny. The part when she saw her mum for the first time since becoming invisible made me cry. The romance was sweet.
https://youtube.com/@ChanelChapters
A fluffy look at how you see yourself and what it means to be seen by others.
Promotes meditation, self reflection and reprogramming your inner voice to one of loving kindness. Filled with one liners and puns that I found funny. The part when she saw her mum for the first time since becoming invisible made me cry. The romance was sweet.
https://youtube.com/@ChanelChapters
July 16, 2024
You’ve lost sight of yourself, and if you can’t see yourself how can anybody else”
A beautiful read! Tilda is visible, confronts ageism in such a unique way, exploring how our innermost critic can influence how we are perceived by the world. Tara masterfully questions what does it mean to be “seen” highlighting the power of female friendships. 🫶
A beautiful read! Tilda is visible, confronts ageism in such a unique way, exploring how our innermost critic can influence how we are perceived by the world. Tara masterfully questions what does it mean to be “seen” highlighting the power of female friendships. 🫶
May 6, 2024
3.5 stars. A humorous light hearted read centered on the loss of visibility some women experience in mid life and beyond. It was a quirky and enjoyable read.
May 28, 2024
Really enjoyed this audiobook about Tilda, a middle aged woman, finding herself and what’s important in life.
The narrator was great, I just found the way she said the chapter numbers a bit robotic.
The narrator was great, I just found the way she said the chapter numbers a bit robotic.
June 9, 2024
This was way too cheesy for me and I predicted every single plot twist. 2 stars
June 12, 2024
I love this book. Very thought provoking story about not thinking negative about yourself. A must read for everyone.
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