The Next Good Thing is well-explained by its galley, so I find no need to rewrite what has already been eloquently stated. Instead I’ll tell you that this book made me feel like I’d been cracked open, and that my possibilities begin and end with my choices. I found it beautiful in a way that I haven’t experienced since Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays With Morrie, and anything by Matthew Quick.
The author, Marcos Perez, allows us in to a painfully vulnerable time in his life. He didn’t hold back on relating his failures as a spouse, father, and human, which is why this book will hit home for everyone I’ve ever met. Joe’s mentorship lessons were “simple” in theory, yet changing your thoughts is often a harder habit to break them any other. I rooted for everyone in this book. I found myself highlighting most pages. It was emotional and empowering.
Trust that I will recommend this widely both in and outside of the library. I adored it, and I will be keeping Joe alive by actively deciding where I want home base to be on my map.
Thanks to NetGalley and Union Square & Co. for allowing access to a digital ARC.