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Me Before You
by Jojo Moyes
This book was delightful and full of surprises. Will Traynor is a wealthy (and often arrogant) successful businessman in London who becomes a quadriplegic as a result of an accident, and Louisa Clark is an up-beat and artsy girl, lacking direction and motivation in life, who finds herself in a position to be Will's caregiver. Her role changes her own concept of who she is: "The thing about being catapulted into a whole new life -- or at least, shoved up so hard against someone else's life that you might as well have your face pressed against their window -- is that it forces you to rethink your idea of who you are. Or how you might seem to other people." Will and Lou's relationship evolves over time as they learn to love and appreciate each other's quirks, and find that they understand each other better than anyone else possibly could.
Early on in the book I found the story pretty predictable, albeit sweet, but was pleasantly surprised by the depth and beauty as the story develops. I fell in love with Lou and Will's relationship, their sarcasm and humor that left me smiling as I read, and their genuine love for each other. They inspire each other to live life fully and find happiness. Louisa discovers her mission: "I would have to fill those little white rectangles with a lifetime of things that could generate happiness, contentment, satisfaction, or pleasure. I would have to fill them with every good experience I could summon up for a man whose powerless arms and legs meant he could no longer make them happen by himself."
As I healthcare worker I really appreciated the various perspectives on disability and importance of focusing on the individual person and his or her goals. This is a story about quality of life and one's own ambitions, about finding happiness in the most unexpected of places, and about what it means to be a supportive friend or family member. I truly enjoyed this story!
"You only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it as fully as possible."
Early on in the book I found the story pretty predictable, albeit sweet, but was pleasantly surprised by the depth and beauty as the story develops. I fell in love with Lou and Will's relationship, their sarcasm and humor that left me smiling as I read, and their genuine love for each other. They inspire each other to live life fully and find happiness. Louisa discovers her mission: "I would have to fill those little white rectangles with a lifetime of things that could generate happiness, contentment, satisfaction, or pleasure. I would have to fill them with every good experience I could summon up for a man whose powerless arms and legs meant he could no longer make them happen by himself."
As I healthcare worker I really appreciated the various perspectives on disability and importance of focusing on the individual person and his or her goals. This is a story about quality of life and one's own ambitions, about finding happiness in the most unexpected of places, and about what it means to be a supportive friend or family member. I truly enjoyed this story!
"You only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it as fully as possible."