January 8, 2025 SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD

 

My book club recently celebrated twenty years. Unbelieveable. 20 years. One member suggested we spend the next year rereading some of our favorite books. At first I was skeptical--if I want to reread a book I do--but then I found a way to make it work. So I walk and or run several times a week right?  Why not listen to the books instead or rereading them--kill two birds with one stone-- SO that it doesn't interfere with the books I want to read. Pure genius. Finally found a niche for audio books and am loving it. Just finished listening to The Dutch House --AND Tom Hanks was the narrator. Life is good. I also just finished reading a book I think you might enjoy called How To Read A Book by Monica Wood. As this powerful novel unfolds, Violet, a twenty-two year old woman from Maine, is in prison for a fatal drunk driving accident where she meets Harriet. Harriet is a retired English teaher and empty nester who volunteers to run a book club at the prison. The two bond over their love of literature. After Violet is released from prison, she heads to a local book store  and bumps into not only Harriet but also Frank Daigle, a retired widower and  handyman who works at the bookstore. Frank's wife was the victim of the accident involving Violet. After this chance meeting, their lives are forever changed. Don't want to say much more but this book is so worth the read. The characters are endearing, the story well written and the themes of redemption, forgiveness and second chances ring true for everyone. Enjoy.