5 heartwarming books that will give you hope
Since the lockdown is getting to most of us we wanted you all to meet some incredible characters going through a difficult journey but creating a beautiful story at the same time.
Escaping into a fictional world is sometimes the best way out. So find a cozy spot and curl up with one of these gems. Here’s hoping some smiles your way through these beautifully written pages.
#1 A Man Called Ove
Content of the slide: A Sweddish book about a grumpy old man trying to navigate through life after the loss of a loved one. Set in his ways Ove hates changes but he finds himself alone in a world where nothing seems the same anymore. If you want some Pixar ‘Up’ feels this is the book for you.
Genre: Fiction | Pages: 305
#2 Wonder
The story of August Pullman, a kid with a facial difference who finally joins a mainstream school in 5th grade. As if kids aren’t already mean August also carried the fear of looking different. This book is about family and friendship and a very important lesson that being kind is the most important thing in life. (Pssstt there is a movie as well)
Genre: Fiction | Pages: 315
#3 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
Content of the slide: A story about Eleanor who struggles deeply with social protocols, she is awkward but she is lovable. In her world everything from her work to her Vodka days are carefully timetabled but things start changing when she starts looking for love. As she opens new doors she realises that the world isn’t all that bad. This one will make you laugh and cry and make you believe in love again.
Genre: Fiction | Pages: 336
#4 How Starbucks Saved My Life
No it isn’t about how Starbucks was formed. It is a story of a man in his 60s who gets fired from a comfortable job, his family life falls apart so does his affair.So what does this man do with a life where he has nothing left but for an Ivy League degree that doesn’t seem to be of any help anymore? He joins Starbucks as a barista and tries to understand work and people through a new and humble lens. This true story will definitely bring you some fresh perspective.
Genre: Memoir | Pages: 272
#5 Born A Crime
Who doesn’t love Trevor Noah? We all adore the man and his shows but not everyone knows his story and struggle that made him the man today and what better way to know than his own hilarious memoir that will leave you splits. His story in Africa from his childhood to teenage years to becoming the star that he has become is funny, witty and profound. This one will leave you in awe and tears. (The audiobook is recorded by him so maybe give that a shot !)
Genre: Memoir | Pages: 288
