How not to die Alone

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Call Number: Fiction / Roper, Richard, Adult Book / Fiction / General / Roper, Richard
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Pittsfield Branch, Traverwood Branch

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Downtown 2nd Floor 4-week checkout	Fiction / Roper, Richard	4-week checkout	On Shelf
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Pittsfield Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Fiction / General / Roper, Richard	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Traverwood Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Fiction / General / Roper, Richard	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Westgate Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Fiction / General / Roper, Richard	4-week checkout	Due 05-13-2024

Printed in United Kingdom as "Something to live for"
Andrew's day-to-day is a little grim, searching for next of kin for those who die alone. Thankfully, he has a loving family waiting for him when he gets home, to help wash the day's cares away. At least, that's what his coworkers believe. Andrew didn't mean for the misunderstanding to happen, yet he's become trapped in his own white lie. The fantasy of his wife and two kids has become a pleasant escape from his lonely one bedroom with only his Ella Fitzgerald records for company. But when new employee Peggy breezes into his life like a breath of fresh air, Andrew is shaken out of his routine. She doesn't notice the wall he's been safely hiding behind and their friendship promises to break it down. Andrew must choose: Does he tell the truth and start really living his life, but risk losing his friendship with Peggy? Or will he stay safe and alone, behind the façade? How Not to Die Alone is about the importance of taking a chance in those moments when we have the most to lose. Sharp and funny, warm and real, it's the kind of big-hearted story we all need.
Contents: Something to live for.

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insightful and different submitted by dailyreader on June 21, 2020, 5:52pm The book explores a character that didn't feel a lot like me, so it was interesting to hear his thoughts and perspective. Also interesting to hear about the job the main character has sorting through houses of the deceased.