The Authenticity Project: The feel-good novel you need right now

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Clare’s memoir - The Sober Diaries - has helped thousands of people around the world to quit drinking. The People on Platform 5 is Clare's second novel, inspired by her fascination with inventing stories about her fellow passengers on her commute to work. My authenticity project began in October 2019, when the end of a long-term relationship left me questioning “who am I?” One day, amidst the hurt and pain, I realised that I had the power to create my own happiness by reconnecting to the true self I had lost in the relationship. I began rebuilding but sometimes it felt a lonely process. So I created a community and space to belong. What a quaint story, but beware: things are a not always as they seem! I liked the interesting plot twist with Julian. He got his comeuppance for his philandering and selfish ways, but also a second chance at life - redemption is probably a better word for this part of the story line.

Julian Jessop, an eccentric, lonely artist and septuagenarian believes that most people aren’t really honest with one another. But what if they were? And so he writes—in a plain, green journal—the truth about his own life and leaves it in his local café. It’s run by the incredibly tidy and efficient Monica, who furtively adds her own entry and leaves the book in the wine bar across the street. Before long, the others who find the green notebook add the truths about their own deepest selves—and soon find each other In Real Life at Monica’s Café. There is a scene in the book where Monica and Alice first see each other through the café window, and both want what the other has. What does The Authenticity Project teach us about envy? Riley is the only character in the novel who doesn’t have an obvious fatal flaw. Does this make him more loveable, or less? How does Riley act as a touchstone for the other characters? Clare Pooley συλλαμβάνει μία ευφυής ιδέα και αποφασίζει να τη μοιραστεί με το αναγνωστικό κοινό. Φαντάζομαι πως με την ίδια συστολή που άφησε ο Τζούλιαν το σημειωματάριο, παρέδωσε το βιβλίο στον εκδότη της. Στην αρχή ξεφύλλιζα ράθυμα το μυθιστόρημα διερωτώμενη εάν το hype δεν ευσταθεί αλλά σταδιακά χτίζεται το ενδιαφέρον και αγαπάς όλους τους χαρακτήρες. Μηδενός εξαιρουμένου. Από την Μόνικα που παρουσιάζει ομοιότητες με την τηλεοπτική Μόνικα από τα ‘’Φιλαράκια’’ και τη μαμά ινφλουένσερ Άλις που πασχίζει για την επίπλαστη ευτυχία μέχρι τον πομπώδη Τζούλιαν και τον εθισμένο Χάζαρντ. Ο χαρακτήρας του Χάζαρντ είναι πιο περίπλοκος και αληθινός γιατί βασίζεται στον αγώνα της συγγραφέως με τη νηφαλιότητα. Όσον αφορά την Λίζι και τον Ράιλι, συμβολίζουν τη θετικότητα. Προσωπικά θα ήθελα και την πλευρά της Μπέτι Γου γιατί την λάτρεψα και θα ήθελα να μοιραστεί τη συνταγή της για σούπα γουόν-τον! Παρόλο που είναι μία ετερόκλητη ομάδα ανθρώπων καταλήγουν όλοι να εξάρουν την αφοπλιστική δύναμη της ειλικρίνειας που είναι το βασικό θεμέλιο της φιλίας. Είναι ένα ταξίδι αυτογνωσίας για τους έξι ήρωες που εμψυχώνει και εμάς τους αναγνώστες. The story is told from the perspectives of six main characters. Which of these did you associate with the most, and why? Which character is least like yourself?Hannah’s new novel is an homage to the extraordinary courage and endurance of Frenchwomen during World War II. Julian is probably the one Pooley was counting on us finding the most charming. However, I found him to be a selfish git most of the time. His timeline also felt completely wrong. As in, a man his age would have been well into his 40s during the 80s and, therefore, his love for the clothes and music from that decade felt a little confusing and wrong. This was the absolutely perfect, feel good, uplifting story that I needed. Clare Pooley poured her heart and wisdom into this exceptionally delightful story. I know I am gushing, but this is just one of those books you want to shout from the rooftops about, it really was that good. Julian is a lonely 79-year-old who realizes he has made some mistakes in his life. So he decides to confess his truth in a green composition notebook with the words “The Authenticity Project“ on the cover. Monica is the owner of a café. When she finds the notebook she decides to share her truth about her desire to be a wife and mother and how she’s afraid she will never find real love. She is also touched by Julian story and decides she’s going to bring a little joy and purpose into his life. Monica also leaves the notebook in a bar for someone else to find and continue what Julian has started. As the notebook is passed from one character to another and authentic thoughts are shared, these characters lives begin to intertwine.

I loved how realistic and raw this story is. Each character has their own imperfections and they are each relatable in their own way, no matter the age difference. other characters whose names I’ve already forgotten. An influencer, ffs? But she did have a heard of gold I remember that distinctly. cozy vibes από την σειρά «Φιλαράκια». Δεν ξέρω ακριβώς τι, αλλά συνέχιζα να διαβάζω και χωρίς να το καταλάβω… χάθηκα στην ιστορία. Χιλιάδες ερωτήματα γέμισαν το μυαλό μου, και τι πιο όμορφο από το να σε κάνει να σκέφτεσαι ένα βιβλίο; Clare’s second novel - The People on Platform 5 (titled Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting in the USA/Canada) is published in Spring 2022. Image: A cat using a mirror to paint a self-portrait - of a tiger. “Self portrait” by Sarang Bhagat ( Source)Clare’s talks include a TEDx talk - ‘Making Sober Less Shameful’, a talk for Radio 4’s Four Thought, and numerous podcast interviews. Clare Pooley συλλαμβάνει μία ευφυής ιδέα και αποφασίζει να τη μοιραστεί με το αναγνωστικό κοινό. Φαντάζομαι πως με την ίδια συστολή που άφησε ο Τζούλιαν το σημειωματάριο, παρέδωσε το βιβλίο στον εκδότη της. Στην αρχή ξεφύλλιζα ράθυμα το μυθιστόρημα διερωτώμενη εάν το hype δεν ευσταθεί αλλά σταδιακά χτίζεται το ενδιαφέρον και αγαπάς όλους τους χαρακτήρες. Μηδενός εξαιρουμένου. Από την Μόνικα που παρουσιάζει ομοιότητες με την τηλεοπτική Μόνικα από τα ‘’Φιλαράκια’’ και τη μαμά ινφλουένσερ Άλις που πασχίζει για την επίπλαστη ευτυχία μέχρι τον πομπώδη Τζούλιαν και τον εθισμένο Χάζαρντ. Ο χαρακτήρας του Χάζαρντ είναι πιο περίπλοκος και αληθινός γιατί βασίζεται στον αγώνα της συγγραφέως με τη νηφαλιότητα. Όσον αφορά την Λίζι και τον Ράιλι, συμβολίζουν τη θετικότητα. Προσωπικά θα ήθελα και την πλευρά της Μπέτι Γου γιατί την λάτρεψα και θα ήθελα να μοιραστεί τη συνταγή της για σούπα γουόν-τον! Παρόλο που είναι μί� Do you follow suit and share your own story and pass the journal on and leave it for the next person? The book’s title is that of Julian’s notebook. He writes that he’s old and lonely, and wants neighbours to know and understand each other. He pens a bit about himself, suggests others do the same, stressing the need for unvarnished honesty, and leaves it for someone to find.

Julian Jessop is tired of hiding the deep loneliness he feels. So he begins The Authenticity Project - a small green notebook containing the truth about his life. Each of their words, trigger an action by the next person who reads them, eventually connecting all of the characters to one another.It’s an uplifting, charming story perfect for readers who enjoy cozy books about small town neighborhoods and the residents who reside in them, and perhaps also for readers who enjoy “PostSecret”... I expected a juice bar/coffee shop rather than Heston Blumenthal's molecular gastronomy, but I ended up with soggy fluorescent candyfloss. Overall, I did enjoy this one and recommend it to anyone looking to read something that has heart and also restores your faith in humanity just a tad. Riley: an absurdly named grown man *from exotic Australia* with childlike sensibilities and a heart of gold!