A red address book, a gift from childhood, tells the story of 96 year old Doris. Everyone who had an impact on her life is listed in this little book. As the years go on, many names have been crossed out and marked "dead". As Doris, herself, nears the end of her life, the story of her life, is shared with her only living relative Jenny which then has Jenny facing emotions from her past.
Love and strength are the bases of this sweet and meaningful story. Those readers who enjoy the books by Fredrik Backman should feel right at home with this book.
"I wish you enough," she whispered in my ear. "Enough sun to light up your days, enough rain that you appreciate the sun. Enough joy to strengthen your soul, enough pain that you can appreciate life's small moments of happiness. And enough friends that you can manage a farewell now and then."
Love and strength are the bases of this sweet and meaningful story. Those readers who enjoy the books by Fredrik Backman should feel right at home with this book.
"I wish you enough," she whispered in my ear. "Enough sun to light up your days, enough rain that you appreciate the sun. Enough joy to strengthen your soul, enough pain that you can appreciate life's small moments of happiness. And enough friends that you can manage a farewell now and then."