Book Review: The Gift, Cecilia Ahern

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The Gift, Cecilia Ahern, Harper, 2010.

With Christmas approaching faster than I can keep track of, I thought I would review a book which is especially poignant to read during the festive season.  Cecilia Ahern is a writer who can do no wrong – there’s not been a book of hers so far I haven’t enjoyed.

The Gift features Lou Suffern, a man with plenty of money, but not enough of the greatest commodity which cannot be bought – time.  Gabe is a homeless man who needs warmth and shelter.  When fate throws them into each other’s paths, neither can guess the impact the other will have on their lives and those around them.

Lou has a busy job, and an even busier family life, and he cannot give attention to one without affecting the other.  Gabe on the other hand is something of a mystery to him, especially as he seems to be able to be in two places at once.

Once Lou finds out Gabe’s secret he takes advantage of it, but is this really the solution?  If you could duplicate yourself and get everything done would that really be the answer?  We see the devastating consequences of living life in the fast lane, and this certainly reinforced to me what is important in life, and especially at Christmas time.

The Gift is a must for Cecilia Ahern fans, and even if you have never read any of her books, it’s the perfect time of year to get stuck in – you won’t regret it!

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