A Hundred Pieces of Me by Lucy Dillon
Possessions become a huge part of who we are. I look around my home at some of the things I have collected and often wonder why I still have it. Sometimes it is because of the cost of the item. Other items I hang on to are for sentimental reasons. I would love to do a huge purge and whittle everything down to just the basics. Some Day! Some Day, I say! The author of this new book I was able to review tells a meaningful story of a woman who found the strength to do a big clean out… and learned some things along the way.
A Hundred Pieces of Me by Lucy Dillon
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Publication Date: September 2, 2014
ISBN-13: 978-0425276730
Synopsis: Reeling from her recent divorce, Gina Bellamy suddenly finds herself figuring out how to live on her own. Determined to make a fresh start—with her beloved rescue greyhound by her side—Gina knows drastic measures are in order.
First up: throwing away all her possessions except for the one hundred things that mean the most to her. But what items are worth saving? Letters from the only man she’s ever loved? A keepsake of the father she never knew? Or a blue glass vase that perfectly captures the light?
As she lets go of the past, Gina begins to come to terms with what has happened in her life and discovers that seizing the day is sometimes the only thing to do. And when one decides to do just that…magic happens.
My Thoughts: How many items do we hang on to because they are too hard to throw away or sell? But then we end up sticking it in a box and never seeing or using it again anyway. Sometimes struggling through life’s lessons, we can be confronted with all of the stuff we hang on to – good and bad. This book is a great reminder that there are other ways to create memories and enjoy what we have.
The author created a wonderful story that flows beautifully well. You are transported between different times in her life as Gina is looking at particular memories during her purge. Inspired by her clean slate of a new apartment and the fact that her “stuff” does not all fit, she tackles the reason for the items, what it meant to her and how she feels now. She vows to keep only 100 of the most meaningful items and in many cases it is a tough choice. I wonder if I could do that…
The authors style of writing and the format of the book is good. Even when you go back into her memories, it is only for a short portion of the chapter. You are then brought back to present day. The author looks at not only the memories of Gina’s stuff but also the heroine’s relationships with men, parents and BFF’s . It is a good mix of who she is and where she is going in her life. There is even a bit of romance in there too.
I enjoyed reading this story. Free flowing and a pretty easy read that makes it wonderful for a cool weekend when all you want to do is curl up in your jammies and read a great chick lit book!
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