This is the debut novel for author Lola Jaye. We follow the main character Lois Bate from age 12 through 30 as she is guided by a "manual" of advice and life lessons her deceased father has left her. Initially I almost stopped reading during the teen years but kept reading and for me the story got better. The story takes place in the UK and the older the character gets the more interesting the story became, and there is a lot of humor in her father's advice. There is an underlying sad tone as nothing in the real world can fill the void in Lois's life but I enjoyed how the author wrapped up this story.

Great book to discuss. Love historical fiction and I learned a lot from this book. There were many inspiring characters you find yourself cheering on.

This is just a super fluffy read that is not appropriate for book group discussions. The best part was the recipes at the end.

This was a great historical fiction novel. The characters are engaging and it gave you some insight into the education of boys in military supported schools during WWII. It was also interesting to see the ways people resisted occupation in France. Great book to discuss.

Not only do we have a great story unfold, we get to walk in a young man's shoes and experience what life is like on the autism spectrum. Our group is going to NYC to see this play as a follow up event..

This is a book group must read. This historical fiction is a wonderful novel with compelling and inspirational characters. You are drawn into the story so much that you feel like you are there watching it unfold. Amazing writing right down to the final pages. Can't wait to read more from Kristin Hannah!

This book was a nice read. We had a relaxing book club event where everyone contributed pet stories. It was fun and the book had enough interesting situations to answer some good questions during our discussion.