How To Be Good

I just finished reading “How to Be Good” by Nick Hornby (the author of “About A Boy” and “High Fidelity”). Like his other books, this one takes place in the heart of London. Kathy is a Doctor with a husband and 2 kids, but over the past few years her marriage has decayed as her husband has become more and more angry and cynical. When things seem to reach bottom, the husband meets a spiritual leader and is “reborn”. This rebirth involves taking in the homeless, giving away all their personal items, and basically taking the charity to its extreme. “How to be Good” seems to address the question, “What is Charity and when does it truly start and personal gratification and definition stop.” “And can those two overlap?” Is it truly charity if you are doing it to add meaning to your life? Hornby’s style of writing is light, witty and funny and I recommend it to anyone looking for an enjoyable read. I really enjoyed “High Fidelity”, and this is a great addendum to his collection.