This is a delightful, and emotional tale set in Britain. The two main characters, Harold and Maureen have to deal with two absent characters, David, their son, and Queenie, a past coworker of Harold's. It was a wonderful story, rich with the stories of other individuals. It is a celebration of life, and all that it has to hold. If you liked, The 100 year old man... I imagine you'll enjoy this book, as well.
Here is the summary of the book. Recently retired, sweet, emotionally numb Harold Fry is jolted out of his passivity by a letter from Queenie Hennessy, an old friend, who he hasn't heard from in twenty years. She has written to say she is in hospice and wants to say goodbye. Leaving his tense, bitter wife Maureen to her chores, Harold intends a quick walk to the corner mailbox to post his reply but instead, inspired by a chance encounter, he becomes convinced he must deliver his message in person to Queenie--who is 600 miles away.
