Book Review - P.S. I Love You

SPOILER ALERT!

So I just finished reading one of the most beautiful book ever written. Yes, I know it is sad but still beautiful :) It made me cry a few times (and this has never happened before, ever) but it made me appreciate life more. As humans, when our loved ones are gone, we are angry and depressed. We take that anger out at ourselves and blame God or life or whatever you believe in, for having given us such short time with that special somebody. This book helps you cherish the special memories that you have had with your special somebody and move on in life rather than crying over how much more time you could have spent with them.

A couple of things that I really like about this book.

First of all, the book is so much true to life. It shows the grief of a woman, Holly mourning the loss of her 30 year old husband, Gerry, to brain tumor. She is devastated, but of course and so are the other people around her such as her husband's parents and their best friends despite their normal attitude. Just because Denise is getting married and John and Sharon are having a baby, it does not reduces their grief over Gerry's death. From Holly's perspective, people expect her to get out and about and find a job and settle down to a new life without Gerry. They know that Holly has gone through a lot but sometimes they fail to understand that she is still going through it.

The book also shows how powerful love can be. Gerry was the centre of Holly's life ever since childhood. So now that he is gone, she is completely clueless on what to do. Gerry's death has created a complete void in her life that she doesn't know how to as well as she does not want to fill. That's when Gerry steps in and helps his sweetheart get over him. Wouldn't it be nice when those departed souls can guide us to a life without them?

Anyway, I think it is a must read for all and especially if you miss somebody or need help on how to cope with your loneliness. Here are a few of my favourite quotes from the book...

"Shoot for the moon, even if you fail, you'll land among the stars."

"... God leads you to it and takes you through it."

"Sometimes there is only one thing left to say, P.S. I Love You..."

Oh and a little spoiler, whenever you are sad, a cup of tea and some fresh air really helps ;)

P.S. Do not read it when you are bubbling with happiness and... I love you :)