We All Want Impossible Things-Catherine Newman- Humorous Literary Fiction
A book that made me stop and think and reflect on human life and the gamut of emotions. Edith and Ashley have been friends since nursery school. Now in their forties, Edi is in a hospice visited by several close friends. There is a network including Ash’s children and ex- sort of husband as he drifts in and out as if nothing is any different. Ruth, another patient, watches “Fiddler on the Roof” day after day which provides a little humour. Edi’s demise brings home to Ash the fragility of life and reflects on her own shortcomings.
This is a different read in many ways. It’s pretty much set in the hospice and is written in the first person from Ash’s point of view. As others have said, for the subject matter it’s strangely compelling as much centres on Ash and maybe reflects on us readers as to the reality of life and treasuring each and every moment. It’s a short read about being human and our feelings and how experiences may either change us or make us reassess our situation. Of life and death of love and hope and so much more.
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