Book of the Month - March 2012 - Me Before You

The Book

The publishers cover blurb bills this book as a romance, but it is in fact something more complex.

It is story of the coming together of two unlikely people - Will Traynor, a former successful  well-paid lawyer who has been injured in a road traffic accident - and Lou Clarke, a bright but directionless young woman who after losing her job at a local cafe reluctantly starts working as a care assistant.

It deals with some sensitive subjects - those of disability, quadriplegia, personal care and human rights which makes for a thought provoking read.

The Author

JoJo Moyes is both a successful author and journalist. Born in 1969 she grew up in London and gradauted with a degree from Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, London University. She worked at The Independent for over ten years including as Assistant News Editor and the Arts and Media Correspondent. In 2002, she became a full time novelist. She has written 9 novels and her first book was called 'Sheltering Rain'.

More Information

Access JoJo Moyes' website at http://www.jojomoyes.com. The book was selected as a Richard and Judy Book Club choice in Spring 2012. View the book club review at: http://www.richardandjudy.co.uk/books/Me-Before-You/169