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Your second life begins when you realize you only have one : a novel

Giordano, Raphaëlle, 1974- (Author). Caistor, Nick. (Added Author).

At thirty-eight and a quarter years old, Paris native Camille has everything she needs to be happy, or so it seems: a good job, a loving husband, a wonderful son. Why then does she feel as if happiness has slipped through her fingers? All she wants is to find the path to joy. When Claude, a French Sean Connery look-alike and routinologist, offers his unique advice to help get her there, she seizes the opportunity with both hands. Camille's journey is full of surprising escapades, creative capers, and deep meaning, as she sets out to transform her life and realize her dreams one step at a time. A charming, feel-good, and universal story of one woman's journey from boredom and dissatisfaction to happiness and fulfilment.

Large Print Book  - 2018
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  • ISBN: 9780525634553
  • Physical Description 392 pages (large print) ; 18 cm
  • Edition First large print edition.
  • Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2018.

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General Note:
Includes discussion guide.
GMD: large print.
Language Note:
Translated from the French.

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Syndetic Solutions - Kirkus Review for ISBN Number 9780525634553
Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One
Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One
by Giordano, Raphaëlle
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Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One

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A woman attempts to overhaul her life with the help of an unconventional therapist in Giordano's debut.Camille is a 30-something Parisian woman with a husband, son, and a good job. She has security, love, and everything she needsso why does she feel bored and unhappy? When she has a minor car accident during a storm, she stumbles into the home of a man who, conveniently, offers to help her fix her life. Claude deduces that Camille is suffering from a case of acute routinitis, a "sickness of the soul" that means she's dissatisfied, unmotivated, and unhappy even though she has everything she needs. Claude, as a routinologist, devises an unconventional course of treatment for Camille, one that has her completing some tasks that are simple (such as spring cleaning her house) and some that are slightly odder (such as riding in a hot air balloon) to transform her life. Although Claude's methods are unusual, Camille hopes they will help her find a deeper connection with her husband and son and perhaps even a better understanding of herself. Giordano has created a quick and light read, but without much information about Camille's backstory, it's hard to get invested in her transformation. Claude presents interesting ideas about philosophy and personal growth, but none of them are explored with much complexity. Although it lacks depth at times, it may be a good pick for readers who are looking for a lighter take on Eat, Pray, Love.A fast, feel-good story about finding happiness. Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.