P.S. I Love You

I didn't shed any tears at all when I read "P.S. I Love You", written by Cecelia Ahern. There were occasions which I was laughing aloud. And also read with deep thought. But never once I wept for Holly. Before Gerry died, he managed to write 10 letters for each month, stating to Holly the things to be done for that month. It was with much anticipation, reading chapter from chapter, how Holly picked up his life again from ruins after Gerry's death, following those little notes. That ended with "P.S. I Love You". It's just so sweet !!

Reading the life of Holly seems to be looking at my own reflection. While Gerry was around, she's was living her life *for* Gerry. And none of her own. Now that Gerry is gone, she was a lost sheep. It was a devastated life. Sharon and Denise, added a lot of humour in the subsequent chapters of Holly's life. Her karaoke competition at Hogan's, their vacation at Spain, their clubbing life and much more. Those really cracked me up. Laughing aloud like a mad man, on the bed alone, while holding the book. All the same; my good friends brought me up to where I'm now. Crisis after crisis. Adding spice to her life, Ciara (her younger sister) had her adventurous outings in Australia. Declan (her younger brother) aiming to be a famous film maker. Her mom has been the most supportive. Warming, caring and understanding. Towards the last few chapters, Richard (her older brother) made quite an impact on her. And some hilarious moments too.

When a lover has gone (either death or dumped), it really takes a lot of time to heal. No matter how long it takes but it does heal. Friends are important to give you the extra spices you need to get through it. And so does the family too. It's most reassuring to be back to the parent's place. To get all the cheer. Familiarity and sense of security. But it all boils down to ownself to get back on the feet. Be sure to climb out from the pit of self-pity. Because the world doesn't stop living for anyone. But towards the end, do not let the traumatic previous love life from stopping anyone to love again. Give a chance to ownself. And to others.

Some people has searched for a life time for a love one and to be loved, and yet not to be found. And those who have love and being loved, though it may be a short time, but the memories were there, written as part of a chapter of a life.

And hopefully my next book of the same author (Cecelia Ahern) should be "Thanks for the Memories".

By the way, I'm not sure but it's just my opinion, Cecelia Ahern and Sophie Kinsella do have similar writing styles. With different locations. One is in Dublin. ANother is in London.

Should I buy books written by Jodi Picoult too? Any recommendations?