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Imogen's Baby
An unforgettable short story, from the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse. Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband's Wife and What Have I Done? Can Imogen overcome life's challengesand have the baby she longs for? It's hard enough having a baby on your own. But for Imogen, 24 years old and blind since birth, it will be harder than most. Her journey will take her from heartache to hope and back again. But Imogen has never let blindness rule her life, and she isn't going to start now... This is a moving and gripping read inspired by a real-life story. Reviews for Amanda Prowse: 'Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring' DAILY MAIL. 'Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch' HEAT. 'A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' IRISH SUN. 'Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written' CLOSER. 'Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues' HELLO. 'An emotional, unputdownable read' RED. 'Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.
98 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 11, 2016
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About the author
Amanda Prowse
83 books1,968 followersPrevious Book: 'Swimming to Lundy', published th August 2024'.
Latest Book: 'This One Life', published 7th January 2025.
Next Book: 'Ever After' published 7th August 2025.
Amanda Prowse is an International Bestselling author whose thirty-two novels, two non-fiction titles and ten novellas have been published in dozens of languages around the world. Published by Lake Union, Amanda is the most prolific writer of bestselling contemporary fiction in the UK today; her titles also consistently score the highest online review approval ratings across several genres. Her books, including the chart topping No.1 titles 'What Have I Done?', 'Perfect Daughter', 'My Husband's Wife', 'The Girl in the Corner' and ‘The Things I Know’ have sold millions of copies across the globe.
A popular TV and radio personality, Amanda has appeared on numerous shows where her views on family and social issues strike a chord with viewers. She also makes countless guest appearances on BBC national and independent Radio stations including LBC, Times Radio and Talk FM, where she is well known for her insightful observations and her infectious humour. Described by the Daily Mail as ‘The queen of family drama’ Amanda’s novel, 'A Mother's Story' won the coveted Sainsbury's eBook of the year Award and she has had two books selected as World Book Night titles, 'Perfect Daughter' in 2016 and 'The Boy Between' in 2022.
Amanda is a huge supporter of libraries and having become a proud ambassador for The Reading Agency, works tirelessly to promote reading, especially in disadvantaged areas. Amanda's ambition is to create stories that keep people from turning the bedside lamp off at night, great characters that ensure you take every step with them and tales that fill your head so you can't possibly read another book until the memory fades...
Praise for Amanda Prowse:
'A powerful and emotional work of fiction' - Piers Morgan
'Deeply moving and emotional, Amanda Prowse handles her explosive subjects with delicate skill' - Daily Mail
'Uplifting and positive, but you will still need a box of tissues' - Hello!
'A gut-wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' - The Irish Sun
'You'll fall in love with this...' - Cosmopolitan
'Deeply moving and eye opening. Powerful and emotional drama that packs a real punch.' - Heat
'Magical' - Now magazine
Latest Book: 'This One Life', published 7th January 2025.
Next Book: 'Ever After' published 7th August 2025.
Amanda Prowse is an International Bestselling author whose thirty-two novels, two non-fiction titles and ten novellas have been published in dozens of languages around the world. Published by Lake Union, Amanda is the most prolific writer of bestselling contemporary fiction in the UK today; her titles also consistently score the highest online review approval ratings across several genres. Her books, including the chart topping No.1 titles 'What Have I Done?', 'Perfect Daughter', 'My Husband's Wife', 'The Girl in the Corner' and ‘The Things I Know’ have sold millions of copies across the globe.
A popular TV and radio personality, Amanda has appeared on numerous shows where her views on family and social issues strike a chord with viewers. She also makes countless guest appearances on BBC national and independent Radio stations including LBC, Times Radio and Talk FM, where she is well known for her insightful observations and her infectious humour. Described by the Daily Mail as ‘The queen of family drama’ Amanda’s novel, 'A Mother's Story' won the coveted Sainsbury's eBook of the year Award and she has had two books selected as World Book Night titles, 'Perfect Daughter' in 2016 and 'The Boy Between' in 2022.
Amanda is a huge supporter of libraries and having become a proud ambassador for The Reading Agency, works tirelessly to promote reading, especially in disadvantaged areas. Amanda's ambition is to create stories that keep people from turning the bedside lamp off at night, great characters that ensure you take every step with them and tales that fill your head so you can't possibly read another book until the memory fades...
Praise for Amanda Prowse:
'A powerful and emotional work of fiction' - Piers Morgan
'Deeply moving and emotional, Amanda Prowse handles her explosive subjects with delicate skill' - Daily Mail
'Uplifting and positive, but you will still need a box of tissues' - Hello!
'A gut-wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' - The Irish Sun
'You'll fall in love with this...' - Cosmopolitan
'Deeply moving and eye opening. Powerful and emotional drama that packs a real punch.' - Heat
'Magical' - Now magazine
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July 8, 2025
Imogen’s Baby is a tender and emotionally honest story that showcases Amanda Prowse’s signature style — warm, heartfelt, and deeply human. This book gently explores the joys and sorrows of motherhood, identity, and personal resilience in a way that’s both relatable and moving.
Imogen is a well-drawn character whose inner world is complex and believable. Her journey is filled with moments of vulnerability and strength, and I found myself rooting for her throughout. Prowse excels at depicting real-life struggles without ever becoming overly sentimental, and her prose flows with quiet grace.
The emotional weight of the story really resonated, though at times the pacing was a little slow. Some sections could have been tighter to keep the momentum going, but overall the depth of feeling and character development more than made up for it.
What I especially admired was how Prowse captured those small, often unspoken thoughts that many women experience — the doubts, hopes, fears, and love that come with new beginnings. It’s a story about growth, healing, and finding peace in unexpected places.
A beautiful, reflective read that stays with you long after the final page. Fans of thoughtful, character-driven fiction will definitely find something special here.
Imogen is a well-drawn character whose inner world is complex and believable. Her journey is filled with moments of vulnerability and strength, and I found myself rooting for her throughout. Prowse excels at depicting real-life struggles without ever becoming overly sentimental, and her prose flows with quiet grace.
The emotional weight of the story really resonated, though at times the pacing was a little slow. Some sections could have been tighter to keep the momentum going, but overall the depth of feeling and character development more than made up for it.
What I especially admired was how Prowse captured those small, often unspoken thoughts that many women experience — the doubts, hopes, fears, and love that come with new beginnings. It’s a story about growth, healing, and finding peace in unexpected places.
A beautiful, reflective read that stays with you long after the final page. Fans of thoughtful, character-driven fiction will definitely find something special here.
December 31, 2017
A lovely thought provoking short story, focused around Imogen who has been deaf since birth and how she strives to live a 'normal' life and have her own family.
I loved Imogen from the off a bubbly fun character who knows her own mind. This was a fantastic short read that I would throughly recommend.
I loved Imogen from the off a bubbly fun character who knows her own mind. This was a fantastic short read that I would throughly recommend.
February 20, 2016
A moving story of how a girl who is blind from birth over comes the hurdles to become a Mum.
December 26, 2019
Lovely and heart warming
Can Imogen overcome life’s challenges and have the baby she longs for? It’s hard enough having a baby on your own. But for Imogen, 24 years old and blind since birth, it will be harder than most. Her journey will take her from heartache to hope and back again. But Imogen has never let blindness rule her life, and she isn’t going to start now...
Inspired by a real-life story, this is a moving and gripping read from number 1 bestseller Amanda Prowse.
This is one of 6 short stories written by Amanda. I couldn't put the book down. I loved every moment and the descriptions and creativity in this story are fantastic!
Can Imogen overcome life’s challenges and have the baby she longs for? It’s hard enough having a baby on your own. But for Imogen, 24 years old and blind since birth, it will be harder than most. Her journey will take her from heartache to hope and back again. But Imogen has never let blindness rule her life, and she isn’t going to start now...
Inspired by a real-life story, this is a moving and gripping read from number 1 bestseller Amanda Prowse.
This is one of 6 short stories written by Amanda. I couldn't put the book down. I loved every moment and the descriptions and creativity in this story are fantastic!
January 3, 2020
"Can Imogen overcome life's challenges and have the baby she longs for?
It's hard enough having a baby on your own. But for Imogen, 24 years old and blind since birth, it will be harder than most.
Her journey will take her from heartache to hope and back again. But Imogen has never let blindness rule her life, and she isn't going to start now."
This short story became an ever more powerful and inspirational read once I realised it was based on a real-life story about Imogen who although blind believes that the world is the colour of laughing and happy! What a wonderful way to live, believing the world to be like that. The story is absolutely gripping and I was rooting for Imogen all the way through the book urging her on to her dream (as if she needed any help from me, she was a fighter on her own) and felt her pain, disappointment, anxiety and happiness flood through the pages. Meeting Owen was everything she needed and deserved, and the way he described everything so perfectly to her so that she could visualise a painting, or a flower was beautiful. Another lovely afternoon treat from Amanda Prowse.
It's hard enough having a baby on your own. But for Imogen, 24 years old and blind since birth, it will be harder than most.
Her journey will take her from heartache to hope and back again. But Imogen has never let blindness rule her life, and she isn't going to start now."
This short story became an ever more powerful and inspirational read once I realised it was based on a real-life story about Imogen who although blind believes that the world is the colour of laughing and happy! What a wonderful way to live, believing the world to be like that. The story is absolutely gripping and I was rooting for Imogen all the way through the book urging her on to her dream (as if she needed any help from me, she was a fighter on her own) and felt her pain, disappointment, anxiety and happiness flood through the pages. Meeting Owen was everything she needed and deserved, and the way he described everything so perfectly to her so that she could visualise a painting, or a flower was beautiful. Another lovely afternoon treat from Amanda Prowse.
July 8, 2019
I decided to listen to this book on audible. I knew that the story was about a young blind lady and I wanted to experience the story as she would have told it. It’s incredibly powerful and moving. The descriptions in the flower market and the way that she “sees colours” is breathtaking. It has helped me to understand how to describe things to a blind person, what not to say or what to avoid. The story itself is great, I found it was over a little too fast and I was left wanting to know more about Imogen and her family.
November 13, 2022
Pleasant read on a cold wet afternoon, or anytime.
Mrs Prowse has a magical way with descriptive words. This short story grabbed my imagination from the first page and kept my attention throughout. Her characters are people I want to know. She causes me to want to go where they are, move in next door, and get swallowed up in their lives. It's like living their lives with them. I highly recommend this book to those of you looking for characters with courage and the determination to overcome life's obstacles.
Mrs Prowse has a magical way with descriptive words. This short story grabbed my imagination from the first page and kept my attention throughout. Her characters are people I want to know. She causes me to want to go where they are, move in next door, and get swallowed up in their lives. It's like living their lives with them. I highly recommend this book to those of you looking for characters with courage and the determination to overcome life's obstacles.
August 25, 2020
This was interesting and I enjoyed it but I felt it ended quite quickly as I expected it to continue into after the birth, even if they jumped forward and did 1 or 2 chapters of 6 months later that would have been good.
July 28, 2021
Lovely
A moving sweet yet powerful story that makes you think about what is important in life, for each of us has unique aspirations and dreams and they are all important and worth pursuing.
A moving sweet yet powerful story that makes you think about what is important in life, for each of us has unique aspirations and dreams and they are all important and worth pursuing.
July 6, 2017
Nicely written short story leaves you wanting more
August 26, 2017
Lovely story.
Loved this book glad Owen returned. a story to remind people nothing is impossible in life and you shouldnt let a disability stop u.
Loved this book glad Owen returned. a story to remind people nothing is impossible in life and you shouldnt let a disability stop u.
December 9, 2017
Excellent
Read this book in a couple of days cos I couldn't put it down , loved reading about Imogen and her courage
Read this book in a couple of days cos I couldn't put it down , loved reading about Imogen and her courage
July 11, 2018
A moving short story about a girl who is blind and how she deals with this and the stigma behind this especially when all she wants is a baby.
May 27, 2020
This was a beautiful short story that was very heartwarming and was also written about a sensitive topic in a very heartfelt and sensitive way.
June 19, 2020
Another emotional short story from Amanda! Gorgeous!
May 10, 2025
A great little story about the challenges of being visually impaired and becoming a parent.
February 12, 2016
This was the most incredible sweet, heart-warming short story that you will read. Amanda Prowse has a wonderful gift in drawing readers into her stories with compelling storylines and gifted storytelling. And this recent offering is no exception as I was immediately swept into the lives and struggles of Isla and then her daughter Imogen. But most of all this wonderful short story is one of hope, and is a testament that whatever struggles and difficulties that we might face personally, it doesn't have to interfere with our dreams if only we are brave and take a leap of faith
November 3, 2023
I loved this book and read it in one go which I never do.
Amanda Prowse is so descriptive and compassionate in her writing and I just want to continue to read more of her stories. She is my current favourite author
Thank you Amanda
Amanda Prowse is so descriptive and compassionate in her writing and I just want to continue to read more of her stories. She is my current favourite author
Thank you Amanda
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March 25, 2016Loved Amanda Prowse's style of writing.
Really enjoyed Imogen's Baby, beautifully written and can't wait to read Amanda's next book.
Really enjoyed Imogen's Baby, beautifully written and can't wait to read Amanda's next book.
March 12, 2016
Wish it had been longer..
Good read once again..love Amanda prowse books. Just wish it had been longer. Can't wait for her next book to come out
Good read once again..love Amanda prowse books. Just wish it had been longer. Can't wait for her next book to come out
April 18, 2016
such a moving short story showing that people can over come anything life throws at them and things always happen when they are least expected
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June 16, 2016awesome story about one girl overcoming the odds x
June 25, 2016
A beautifully crafted, heart-warming novella that is simply exquisite. Not that I expect anything less from the lovely Ms. Prowse.
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