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Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine
by Gail Honeyman
Where to begin...when I started reading I was a little put-off by Eleanor Oliphant. I came to
realize that her autistic qualities reminded me of tv’s “Big BangTheory” character, Sheldon
Cooper. However, Gail Honeyman’s character is dealing with abuse, guilt, and loneliness. As
Eleanor sorted out her life, I was left wondering; how many people do we encounter in our daily
lives that we don’t really see? Since we don't know what goes on behind closed doors, why are
we so quick to judge? How do we know when to reach out and when to leave things alone?
What constitutes normal? On the flip side; how do we show friendship? What might those
caring, loving relationships look like? Eleanor’s story tugged at my heartstrings. In the end, I
was left with a sense of hope.
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