In "Me Before You," Louisa Clark is an unassuming young woman whose mundane life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes the caregiver for Will Traynor, a wealthy and cynical man left paralyzed after an accident. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, Louisa dreams of igniting Will's lost passion for life, but he harbors a shocking secret that disrupts their budding connection. The story navigates themes of love, choice, and the right to die, provoking profound questions about the value of existence. Louisa’s journey challenges her perceptions and forces her to confront the fragility of happiness. Will their bond be strong enough to change the course of fate, or will it unravel in the face of heart-wrenching decisions?
By Jojo Moyes
Published: 2012
"You only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it as fully as possible."
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Giver of Stars and the forthcoming Someone Else's Shoes, discover the love story that captured over 20 million hearts in Me Before You, After You, and Still Me. They had nothing in common until love gave them everything to lose . . . Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life—steady boyfriend, close family—who has barely been farther afield than their tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex–Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident. Will has always lived a huge life—big deals, extreme sports, worldwide travel—and now he’s pretty sure he cannot live the way he is. Will is acerbic, moody, bossy—but Lou refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected. When she learns that Will has shocking plans of his own, she sets out to show him that life is still worth living. A Love Story for this generation and perfect for fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, Me Before You brings to life two people who couldn’t have less in common—a heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks, What do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking your own heart?
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“You only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it as fully as possible.”
Me Before You
By Jojo Moyes
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Jojo Moyes is a bestselling British author renowned for her engaging romantic novels and poignant storytelling. She gained international acclaim with her hit novel "Me Before You," which explores themes of love, loss, and personal transformation. With a background in journalism, Moyes brings a keen observational skill to her character-driven narratives. Over the years, she has published numerous novels, earning multiple literary awards and a dedicated fan base. Moyes continues to captivate readers with her ability to blend humor and heart in compelling tales that resonate across generations.
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