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Back To You is a book about self-discovery and finding happiness.
Book Description
Thirteen years of unhappiness and a bout with leukemia later, John becomes convinced that the answer to his life’s woes lies in the mysterious female bone marrow donor who gave him a second chance at life.
Forced to face the demons of his past, John embarks on the journey of a lifetime, back to where it all began.« Back to You… » is the English translation of the best-selling novel « Revenir… » by Canadian author Richard Plourde. The novel was a finalist for the coveted France-Acadie Literary Prize.
About Richard Plourde
Richard Plourde lives in Edmundston, a lovely town nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains in New Brunswick (Canada). His first three novels were published in French and all have had a resounding success.
Two of his books have been translated and published in English.
My Thoughts
When I started this book, I had to force myself to continue to read it. It wasn't because it was poorly written or anything the author did wrong but because I honestly could not find anything to like about John Fisher. He was conceited, self-centered, and simply an egotistical guy who I honestly just wanted to smack. I tried to relate, to sympathize with him when he was faced with leukemia but frankly, it just turned him into an even bigger jackass.
When his father pulls a trick on him to get him home, he begins becoming someone I could finally maybe like. Then he teams up with an old friend and an ex to find the woman who donated her bone marrow. Through, his journey to find her we begin to see him become more human. Then with the help of Mary, Emma's daughter, we see John start to even begin to have feelings.
This book isn't just about finding that one person you belong with but a journey of self-discovery. John goes from being a total jackass to someone you could actually like. He not only finds himself but he finds his heart and what makes him happy. This journey John takes allows him to see who he has become and to find what matters. Along the way, he rediscovers friendship and love.
I am glad I stuck with this book to the end it was a story that took me a journey from disliking someone to finally understanding them.
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