One Ordinary Day at a Time by Sarah J. Harris

SYNOPSIS

Behind every ordinary day, behind every ordinary story, there's an extraordinary one just waiting to happen...

Two people.

Simon Sparks hides in plain sight - his astonishing gifts locked deep inside himself, as he dreams of lost potential and extraordinary tomorrows.

Jodie Brook hides behind what you think of her - a single mum who can barely make ends meet. But her dreams are filled with the education she wanted and discovering a better life for her and her son.

One life.

When Simon and Jodie's lonely worlds collide, it upends everything. But as it becomes clear they have so much to learn from each other - Jodie can show Simon how to rejoin the world, and Simon can help Jodie prepare for her greatest challenge yet - they begin to realise that life could be so much more.

One ordinary day at a time...

REVIEW

This book is really about healing from the traumatic scars that we have been left behind. Don't get me wrong there are times the story was hard to process but it really was lovely at showing the human spirit and what friends can do when you don't feel like you have much hope.

Even though both these characters grew up in two very different ways, it is nice to see how they overcome obstacles of varying sizes and they learn to accept the character flaws of the other person. This seems to be prominent in theme as Jodie for example has to accept the mannerisms of Simon and vice versa as they both heal together from their own pasts.

I have to be honest and say it wasn't the best book in the world, but it was nice to see what people do when they truly care about people in the face of adversity. It is heartwarming in this sense, as it is the belief that there is someone out there with similar scars who understand what you are going through and what they would do to help if the situation needs it.

Personally, I have been going through a lot myself at home, so for me, this brought tears to my eyes at what the human race can do when we need someone most. I wish I had a friendship as understanding as Jodie and Simon.

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for review.

RATING: **** (FOUR STARS)

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