Penguin Random House Summary
Sometimes you need to risk everything . . . to find your something.
Andrew’s been feeling stuck.
For years he’s worked a thankless public health job, searching for the next of kin of those who die alone. Luckily, he goes home to a loving family every night. At least, that’s what his coworkers believe.
Then he meets Peggy.
A misunderstanding has left Andrew trapped in his own white lie and his lonely apartment. When new employee Peggy breezes into the office like a breath of fresh air, she makes Andrew feel truly alive for the first time in decades.
Could there be more to life than this?
But telling Peggy the truth could mean losing everything. For twenty years, Andrew has worked to keep his heart safe, forgetting one important thing: how to live. Maybe it’s time for him to start.
My Review 4.0/5.0
Although I got some strange looks at the airport with this title in my hand, I'm glad I read this book. This is Richard Roper's first novel, and he did great for his debut. "How Not to Die Alone" is set in London where the main character has a not-so-common career. Andrew's line of work is looking for the next of kin for those who have died alone in the community. The good news? He can go home after work to a loving English town home with a beautiful life and kids. The bad news? This might not actually be the case.. In steps Peggy, his newest co-worker who helps him realize through her friendship that Andrew has some unfinished business to take care of besides the white lie he's living.
"How Not to Die Alone" is a witty, comical, quick-read, that will not only pull on your heart strings, but let you take away some life reminders yourself.
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