Hello Beautiful People,
There is a reason why The Theory of Opposites, by Allison Winn Scotch is a New York Times Bestseller – it’s fantastic.
Funny. Charming. Poignant. Thoughtful. Raw. Silly. Real.
It’s great.
Here’s the official book blurb from Scotch’s website –
Willa Chandler-Golden’s father changed the world with his self-help bestseller, Is It Really Your Choice? Why Your Entire Life May Be Out of Your Control. Millions of devoted fans now find solace in his notion that everything happens for a reason. Though Willa isn’t entirely convinced of her father’s theories, she readily admits that the universe has delivered her a solid life: a reliable husband, a fast-paced career. Sure there are hiccups – negative pregnancy tests, embattled siblings – but this is what the universe has brought, and life, if she doesn’t think about it too much, is wonderful.
Then her (evidently not-so-reliable) husband proposes this: A two-month break. Two months to see if they can’t live their lives without each other. And before Willa can sort out destiny and fate and what it all means, she’s axed from her job, her 12 year-old nephew Nicky moves in, her ex-boyfriend finds her on Facebook, and her best friend Vanessa lands a gig writing for Dare You!, the hottest new reality TV show. And then Vanessa lures Willa into dares of her own – dares that run counter to her father’s theories of fate, dares that might change everything…but only if Willa is brave enough to stop listening to the universe and instead aim for the stars.
Here’s what I took away from this read –
Willa Chandler-Golden is a wonderfully imperfect character. She does not have it all, she doesn’t have it altogether. But through the struggles, the failures, and the falling – she get’s up. She shows up. Even when it seems like she might call it quits – she keeps going. And that’s such a wonderful thing to see on the page – a character that’s a bit of a hot mess, but still manages to fight for what she wants. What fits. What works.
This is a perfect read to start 2015!
Live, Love, Learn,