Book Report: Me Before You.

{not my photo, found here}

This. Book.

I don't even know if I can do a proper review, because I feel like anything I would say just doesn't do it justice. That's how much I loved it.

When I started reading "Me Before You", I was already thinking about how I need to make big changes in my life, but after finishing the book, that became so much clearer. The theme of the book is living. So. This book, these characters, couldn't have come into my life at a better time. (I like when that happens.)

This was one of those reads, for me, at least, where you do not want it to end, you get so attached to the characters you need more of them...All of that good stuff.

“I see all this talent, all this...this energy and brightness and...potential. Yes. Potential. And I cannot for the life of me see how you can be content to live this tiny life. This life that will take place almost entirely within a five mile radius and contain nobody who will ever surprise you or push you or show you things that will leave your head spinning and unable to sleep at night.”

That quote really does a number on me. It makes me think and feel so much, because it feels like a statement that was directed at me. If I'm being honest with myself, I think I base most of my life decisions off of fear. I am a very nervous person. Comfort zones are my best friend. So, often, I don't pursue things I actually want to, because I'm either afraid of failing, scared of the tasks that may be involved, or worried about disappointing people. But, dude. "MBY" left me feeling like now, more than ever, I need to just DO. Do things that push me further to my goals, to a better life for my family, to being an example to my kids. 

So many thoughts + feelings.

That's the best.