Self discovery at age 72

? This is a feel-good novel. Matt Haig’s The Life Impossible is an uplifting story about second chances and rediscovery. The novel follows Grace Winters, a 72-year-old widow whose quiet life in England takes an unexpected turn when she inherits a house in Ibiza from Christina Papadakis, a former colleague who mysteriously disappeared. This inheritance sets Grace on a journey to unravel the truth behind Christina’s fate.

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She’s quite a relatable character. Grace is dealing with the grief of losing her husband and son and begins a new journey of self-discovery. Her journey includes a balance between moments of humor and resilience.

The format is interesting. It's framed as a letter to Grace’s former student, Maurice.This allows the plot to include more reflections and emotional moments, but the subplot does sometimes get confusing.

WHERE TO FIND IT- You can find the book at Cherry Blossom Books or on Amazon.