And then he starts getting mysterious notes in the mail with specific times and locations.
But then one day, he accidentally stops a bank robbery.
#Books on optimism driver#
Have you ever heard of Markus Zusak’s I Am the Messenger? It’s about a 19-year-old cab driver whose life is going nowhere. The next recommendation I have might be a little weird, but bear with me.
Walking around with Ross Gay’s voice in your mind is like that. In a way, it reminds me of this pair of swimming goggles I had when I was a kid: they were yellow, so when you looked through them, the world appeared sunnier, even if it was a gray day. It’s really a masterclass in finding joy it trains you to observe the world through Ross Gay’s optimistic lens. It’s an ode to the small miracles of daily life. The first book that comes to mind for you is Ross Gay’s The Book of Delights, a collection of poetic, short essays that will surely charm you. On the bright side, after you get up today, you only have to do it one (1) more time until the weekend. Hoping this letter finds you first thing in the morning, when the day feels heaviest. Don’t worry: I am in therapy! But I would love to read something that leaves me with a sense of hope.Īlso, while I like to read, I was never into the classics and my attention span is shorter than ever, so nothing too complicated or time-consuming, please! I wake up most mornings and have mostly dread for the day. My personal life isn’t great, either, but I don’t feel the need to get into specifics. You tell me what’s eating you in an email to I’ll tell you what you should read next. Welcome to Life Advice for Book Lovers, Lit Hub’s advice column.
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