Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting - Book Review

Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting

Clare Pooley

Pub date June 7

4.8 stars

 

 

ClarePooley, you’re the best! Thank you for your words and the birth of these wonderful characters. 

Iona and friends brought me much delight as they each emerged to be their better selves. They are characters who experienced the anonymity of silence on their common journey each day until something changes! (That scene alone will make you want to keep reading.)

From Iona's flamboyant outfits to her tea pouring ritual onboard the train, she is the person we could all use in our lives. She gathers, consoles, and advises this unlikely bunch to become more than when they first met on Platform 5.

This book reminded us that we are better to be honest with each other than to continue hiding our frailties. That we each possess something worthwhile for sharing and to always be (Bea) brave. Strangers on a train who meet and have the ability to complement and enrich the others’ lives with patience as they each recognize the other. You can't help but cheer on Emmie, Sanjay, Piers and Martha. Throw in some gut-wrenching scenes, some belly laugh moments and Pooley has created another 'humanity is pretty darn good' feeling in her book.

This is such a lovely story about human connection and well worth the read in a world that can always use a little more kindness, compassion and caring.

A book so tender that you should read with a friend so you can both share the warmth within the pages.

Thank you #NetGalley for this advance copy, I loved it. 

Clare Pooley made me a fan with her previous book

 and I look forward to reading more of her words.

 

 

 

 

Next up, The Runaway Orphans, Pam Weaver.

and now for a tea and my book,


 

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