Book: Me Before You
Author: Jojo Moyes
I was first attracted by the movie trailer this book adapted to. The characters, the plots, the dilemmas hovered in my mind that I could even recite every single word they say in the trailer. Every detail made sense to me. Therefore, I decided to read the original work to have a closer look of this inspiring story.
In the beginning of the story, the author first depicts the two main characters' original life respectively. However, a motor accident brings the two together. Will becomes a quadriplegic unfortunately, and fortunately, Louisa becomes his carer. At first, they hated each other so much that they even try not to stay in the same place, but only do some basic routine. The visit of Will's ex-girlfriend and his best friend saying that they are going to marry even makes everything worse. The good news is under Louisa's care, Will gradually becomes more open-minded. They start to share their experiences and philosophy of life to each other. The relationship between the two seems to be promising. Nevertheless, the morning sun never lasts a day. Louisa accidentally notices the scars on Will's wrists, exposing Will and his mother's agreement that hoping Will live six more weeks. After that, Louisa once wants not to engage in the scheme, but then, she makes up her mind to convince Will to abandon the thought of ending his own life.
The story inspires me so much that after reading it, I made up my mind to become a better person even I just read about 180 pages. From the story, I've learned that one should prepare and be aware of the day you may fall even if you are very successful at the time. We should harbor gratitude in our mind, for we're all healthy and ordinary. Besides, seeing Louisa has to keep working in order to support the family, I think of myself. I am luckier than she that now I make money for myself, instead of my family. But like Louisa, I almost sacrifice all of my leisure time for my two part-time jobs. I barely have time to do the school work and what I love. After reading this book, I start to think the meaning of my life, my future, and pros and cons if I don't change the situation a little bit. And I was enlightened By Will that he says," you only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it as fully as possible." Maybe it's time to pluck up my courage to do something different for myself.
I love this movie! I was first attracted by its advertisement before the movie came out. Then I went to watch the movie and I just finished the book a few weeks ago. It's a story that I really enjoyed reading (watching). I like the type of love that Louisa have towards Will, no matter how he has become. Even after Will's death. I respect their relationship very much and hope that I can find mine soon.
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