Starting Over

What If You Could Begin Again—But at a Cost?

In Starting Over, bestselling author Tony Parsons delivers a poignant and thought-provoking story about life, loss, and the power of second chances. When thirtysomething George Bailey collapses unexpectedly, he wakes up to find he’s been given a new heart—and with it, a new lease on life. But as he recovers, George becomes obsessed with a single question: whose heart now beats in his chest?

A Search for Meaning in the Wake of Miracles

Haunted by dreams and feelings he can’t explain, George sets out on a journey to uncover the identity of his donor. What he discovers will change not only his understanding of himself, but also his ideas about love, family, and the fragile threads that connect us all. Along the way, he must face difficult truths and make choices that could reshape his future entirely.

Heartfelt, Honest, and Utterly Human

Starting Over is a deeply emotional novel that asks what it truly means to live—and to love—after everything you thought defined you is gone. With warmth, wit, and compassion, Tony Parsons offers a powerful reminder that even after heartbreak, life can surprise you with something beautiful.