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Turbulence by David Szalay

4.0

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"For, in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal."

-John F. Kennedy

Turbulence: The irregular motion of the atmosphere. Disturbance. Commotion. Disruption.

TURBULENCE by David Szalay is a short book made up of 12 interconencted stories involving people all over the world. It's a collection of passing moments that shows just how each and every encounter, no matter how large or small, affects how we think and act and impacts the trajectories of our day to day lives.

I wouldn't classify this book as action-packed and I don't believe that was ever the point. The focus is on overall impact of small actions and interactions. It was moving and emotional and by reading it you feel the sense that everyone matters, what you say and do matter... and we all can relate to one another on a basic human level no matter where in the world we are.

I recommend this one for a quick read. TURBULENCE is only 145 or so pages in length, the cover is gorgeous, and I just loved the chapter names being airport codes (for instance "LGW-MAD") to let the reader know where the stories are connecting.

I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review