By: samescenedifferentstory

samescenedifferentstory — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:04:57 +0000

Thank you for the recommendation. I’ve just finished reading this wonderful book.
Ove was perceived by most to be an unexceptional man because he had little or no ego. He was actually an extraordinary man who had found a sense of self and created a sense of order in his world. The book brought a great deal of warmth into my winter. While there was warmth and humour it also didn’t shy from bumping into some hard edges particularly when it came to talking about the ‘white shirts’ in authority and social services and how they can wear down even the best, most spirited people. It is a book in which it’s story telling is quietly understated and all the more powerful for it. It’s got a good heart and I feel I could happily recommend it to others.
Best wishes and a happy new year for 2019 🙂

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