Chanced upon this book when I strolled in to Times Bookshop. Got hooked on it and finished it while standing and/or sitting in different bookshops. Try not to stay at each bookshop for too long so as to be inconspicuous haha :)
The book is about a true story of Michael who was born into a life of privilege. He went on to launch a successful career and led a high life. Despite earning a lot, he did not save much. When he was asked to leave his job in his 50s, he saw his savings dwindled very fast. His high flyer friends also avoided him. In the end, he had to work to in Starbucks just to survive. It is also a place where he gets to experience the joy of life and experience true warmth in people. Despite living a high life in the past, it is the life that he has now where he can have time to interact with others that he feels he truly enjoys.
It is a story of hope and awakening. Sometimes in the pursuit of material wealth, we forget what is truly important in our life.
Heard the book will be filmed into a movie and Tom Hanks will be acting in it. Wow, I am already looking forward to it!
Seems interesting! Singapore Starbucks seemed pretty happening too, with the "Coffee in the Jelly, Jelly in the Coffee"... haha.. I'm looking forward to the movie too!
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