Me Before You
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Me Before You
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Me Before You
Lou Clark is an ordinary girl living an ordinary life. She has a close-knit family, a steady job at The Buttered Bun tea shop, and a boyfriend named Patrick. She finds comfort in the predictability of her routine, counting the steps between her home and the bus stop, and immersing herself in her familiar world. However, her life is turned upside down when she loses her job, and the certainty that once kept her grounded begins to crumble.
Enter Will Traynor: a man who once lived life to the fullest, with no regard for limits. Following a devastating motorcycle accident, Will finds himself confined to a wheelchair, his once-action-packed life reduced to a series of restrictive and joyless moments. He is resolute in his decision to end his suffering, seeing no escape from the confines of his new reality.
When Lou is hired as Will’s caregiver, their worlds collide in a kaleidoscope of emotions and experiences. Lou, with her quirky fashion sense and vibrant spirit, brings an unexpected burst of colour into Will’s monochrome existence. As they spend time together, they challenge each other's views and push one another to new boundaries they never imagined possible.
Me Before You is not just a love story but a poignant exploration of life’s challenges and the strength it takes to face them head-on. Through the tears and laughter, Jojo Moyes masterfully captures the transformative journey of two people who, in the face of life's unpredictability, find solace and understanding in each other.
This groundbreaking novel will touch your heart and remind you that, sometimes, life’s most profound experiences come from the least expected places. It is a testament to the unyielding power of the human spirit and the incredible ways in which love can defy all odds.
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This life-affirming tale is recognised as a memorable book, brimming with emotion and compelling characters. The story of Lou and Will, touching on themes of love, caregiving, and life's difficult choices, is praised for its unforgettable emotional depth. Readers are advised to have tissues close at hand, as the novel is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming. The writing is described as poignant and beautifully crafted, making it a page-turner that lingers long after finishing.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780718177027
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 July 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 512
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About the Author
Jojo Moyes is a novelist and screenwriter. Her books include the bestsellers Me Before You, After You and Still Me, The One Plus One, The Giver of Stars, the forthcoming Someone Else's Shoes and her short story collection Paris for One and Other Stories. Jojo's novels have been translated into forty-six languages, have hit the number one spot in twelve countries and have sold fifty-one million copies worldwide. Me Before You has now sold over fifteen million copies worldwide and was adapted into a major film starring Sam Claflin and Emilia Clarke. Jojo lives in London.
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