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Me Before You: A Novel
Me Before You: A Novel | Jojo Moyes
A New York Times bestsellerwith more than one million copies soldby the author of One Plus One and* The Girl You Left Behind* They had nothing in common until love gave them everything to lose . . . Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary lifesteady boyfriend, close familywho has barely been farther afield than their tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for exMaster of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident. Will has always lived a huge lifebig deals, extreme sports, worldwide traveland now hes pretty sure he cannot live the way he is. Will is acerbic, moody, bossybut Lou refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected. When she learns that Will has shocking plans of his own, she sets out to show him that life is still worth living. A Love Story for this generation, Me Before You brings to life two people who couldnt have less in commona heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks, What do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking your own heart? Amazon.com ReviewAmazon Best Books of the Month, January 2013: Before Louisa met Will, her plans didn't reach beyond their tiny English town. Will, when he wasn't closing multimillion-dollar deals, blew off steam scaling mountains, leaping from planes, and enjoying exquisite women--until an accident left him paralyzed and seriously depressed. When his mother hires Lou to keep his spirits up, he meets her awkward overtures with caustic contempt, but she's tenacious and oddly endearing. Their fondness grows into something deeper, gaining urgency when she realizes his determination to end his life, and her efforts to convince him of its value throw her own bland ambitions into question. Plumbing morally complex depths with comedy and compassion, Jojo Moyes elevates the story of Lou and Will from what could have been a maudlin weepie into a tragic love story, with a catharsis that will wring out your heart and leave you feeling fearless. --Mari MalcolmFrom BooklistIn The Last Letter from Your Lover (2011), Moyes presented a heavily plotted novel that spanned decades and featured parallel romances. Her newest work dials down the intricacy, and the result is a far more intimate novel. Moyes introduces us first to Will Traynor, a formerly high-flying, thrill-seeking executive now confined to a wheelchair as a quadriplegic. Twentysomething Louisa Lou Clark has been hired as his caretaker, despite a total lack of experience. As the prickly Will and plainspoken Lou gradually warm to each other, she learns that the six-month length of her contract coincides with the amount of time Will has agreed, for his parents sake, to postpone his planned assisted suicide, a subject Moyes treats evenhandedly. Armed with this information, Lou sets about creating adventures for Will, hoping to give him a reason to live. Simultaneously, Will encourages Lou to expand the expectations of what her life could be. All signs point to romance and a happy ending for the pair, but Moyes has something more heartbreakingly truthful in mind: Sometimes love isnt enough. --Patty Wetli
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451Degrees
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Not your typical romance especially in today‘s standards but intimate nonetheless. A reread for me but a book that I hold near to my heart. Hopefully have enough bravery to continue with the series to see where Louisa‘s life goes!

If you‘re looking for a book to make you cry here it is🎁📖🥲

marleed I loved this series! 3w
451Degrees @marleed I‘m reading the second one now and am a bit apprehensive 😅 hoping it gets better🙈 3w
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madsfisher0531
Me Before You | Jojo Moyes

“Its just good that your there that‘s all”(Moyes 144)

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madsfisher0531
Me Before You | Jojo Moyes

This story I would not use personally in my classroom in an elementary setting, however it is a beautiful read that could be incorporated in high school with a move pairing.

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Me Before You written by Jojo Moyes(2012) is a contemporary realistic fiction book that is a look upon adult relationships, personal choices, and emotional complexities that can resonate with older teens or young adults. It sensitively approaches real-life issues such as independence, caregiving, and the struggle for control over one's life, which can be eye-opening for younger readers about adult life.

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Kaylee.Phillips2
Me Before You | Jojo Moyes

“Its just good that your there that‘s all”(Moyes 144)

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Kaylee.Phillips2
Me Before You | Jojo Moyes

This story I would not use personally in my classroom in an elementary setting, however it is a beautiful read that could be incorporated in high school with a move pairing.

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Kaylee.Phillips2
Me Before You | Jojo Moyes
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Me Before You written by Jojo Moyes(2012) is a contemporary realistic fiction book that is a look upon adult relationships, personal choices, and emotional complexities that can resonate with older teens or young adults. It sensitively approaches real-life issues such as independence, caregiving, and the struggle for control over one's life, which can be eye-opening for younger readers about adult life.

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madileach
Me Before You | Jojo Moyes

“Its just good that your there that‘s all”(Moyes 144)

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lilliangermaine
Me Before You | Jojo Moyes

“Its just good that your there that‘s all”(Moyes 144)

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lilliangermaine
Me Before You | Jojo Moyes

This story I would not use personally in my classroom in an elementary setting, however it is a beautiful read that could be incorporated in high school with a move pairing.

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madileach
Me Before You | Jojo Moyes

This story I would not use personally in my classroom in an elementary setting, however it is a beautiful read that could be incorporated in high school with a move pairing.

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madileach
Me Before You | Jojo Moyes
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Me Before You written by Jojo Moyes(2012) is a contemporary realistic fiction book that is a look upon adult relationships, personal choices, and emotional complexities that can resonate with older teens or young adults. It sensitively approaches real-life issues such as independence, caregiving, and the struggle for control over one's life, which can be eye-opening for younger readers about adult life.

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lilliangermaine
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Me Before You written by Jojo Moyes(2012) is a contemporary realistic fiction book that is a look upon adult relationships, personal choices, and emotional complexities that can resonate with older teens or young adults. It sensitively approaches real-life issues such as independence, caregiving, and the struggle for control over one's life, which can be eye-opening for younger readers about adult life.

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Eggs ❤️🖤❤️ 2y
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kelli7990
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Romance books from my physical TBR that I want to read

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SusanLee
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Perfect 👍🏻 2y
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sarah-bear
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This book (and movie, which I saw afterward) was so moving in the best and worst ways. Lou and Will‘s relationship is sweet and quirky, but hinges on a heartbreaking decision for Will… yes I did shed a tear😢 I haven‘t read the books after this one though, so if anyone recommends them please lmk!

Liatrek I loved the whole series ❤️ Lou is a great character 🙂 2y
sarah-bear @Liatrek good to hear!! And I love her too☺️ 2y
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jupiterjess
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I'm really late to reading this book. Well past the hype from when it was initially released. I really enjoyed it. I found the characters likeable and wanted to find out what happened. It's a tough topic to consider but it was handled with sensitivity.

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BooksNBowls
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Month 6 complete. 12 books crossed off my TBR. 90/120 for 2022. 😊

Sleepswithbooks Hi Rachel- Your Litsylove letter was returned to me 😣 Is your address correct on the document list? 2y
BooksNBowls @Sleepswithbooks everything is right on there except my zip code is 38108 I‘ll fix it 2y
BooksNBowls @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks could you change my address please? It‘s so weird because I saw other people wrote the wrong zip but they still delivered to my house 2y
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Sleepswithbooks @BooksNBowls - maybe the dragon sticker I put on it scared the post office 🤷🏻‍♀️I‘ll resend with the new zip code. 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @BooksNBowls got it changed!! Sorry 😣 2y
BooksNBowls @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks it‘s okay!! No biggie! 💕 2y
BooksNBowls @Sleepswithbooks sounds great!! Thanks for writing me! 🥰 2y
Sleepswithbooks You‘re welcome @BooksNBowls - it‘s back in the mail 💌 2y
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SusanLee
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#bookmoods #madeyoucry @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
Gosh there are just too many books that made me cry, I‘m sappy like that, but the most memorable would just have to be this 🥲

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks On my shelf!! 2y
Eggs Agreed 😓👍🏼💔 2y
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BooksNBowls
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So good, great cry! 🥲 Now to watch the movie so I can cry some more. 🥹

BooksNBowls I forgot this was also my #doublespin pick for June! 😊 2y
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BooksNBowls
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Day #2 for the June #BookMoods challenge is also my #Doublespin pick for this month! This movie is so sweet!! Thanks for hosting @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks & @Eggs 🥰

Eggs Great book and movie❣️ 2y
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SusanLee
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#bookmoods #becameamovie @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
There were many to choose from but this resonated with me. A memorable book that until today, I have not read After You as I just didn‘t want it to spoil that special feeling!

Eggs Great choice 🧡🧡 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️ 2y
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A beautiful romance between a quadriplegic and his caregiver. But love doesn't overcome all. A hard ending. It left me mad.

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Areeshaaa
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Me before you was my first ever book by Jojo Moyes which I picked accidentally. But I am so glad I picked it. Really enjoyed reading it. The story was different and written beautifully.

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Magdalenka
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“You only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it as full as possible “ …. This book makes me cry every time !

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💜 Sadly no…

💜 Star-crossed lovers…

#two4tuesday
@TheSpineView

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! ❤📘 3y
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#WondrousWednesday @Eggs

1. Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe
2. Galatea by Madeleine Miller
3. Tagged one

Eggs Great choices 💖🤩 3y
Ast_Arslan @Eggs thank you ❤ 3y
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SusanLee
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#ithadtobeyou #romantic @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
An unforgettable romantic story IMO 😘

Eggs Truly unforgettable 💔 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 3y
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1. Devotions From the Garden
2. The Personal Librarian
3. Tagged

#wonderouswednesday @Eggs

Eggs #3 👍🏼😢💗 3y
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kyvennslibrary
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I LOVED this book although it caused me loads of pain 🥲

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Ast_Arslan
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great choice 🙌🏻📚👏🏻 3y
Eggs Unforgettable 💔 3y
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shellleigh33
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#roll100 picks for January. Hope I get to both of them

PuddleJumper Awesome! Happy reading! 3y
marleed I loved both of these books! 3y
shellleigh33 @marleed they both sound so good 3y
Kayla.Adriena I LOVE Eleanor and Park 🥰 3y
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Louisa takes a job taking care of William, a quadriplegic.

I have started this book at least twenty times since it came out. So I‘m glad that it was available as an audiobook. I liked the book, and the movie is pretty spot on with the book except to take out some of the heavier stuff that the book had in it.

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SusanLee
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This is one of those books where most people condemned but I actually liked it. I‘ve watched and enjoyed the movie version too. I have yet to read After You though. #lover #conflictedworlds @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Caroline2 I loved this book too. ❤️ 3y
Eggs ❤️🥰💙 (edited) 3y
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CrowCAH
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#ConflictedWorlds #PersonVsDisability

This is the only book I could think of with a disability, and I haven‘t even read or seen the movie (just saw movie posters).

Eggs Great book and movie🙌🏻🙌🏻 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great choice!! 3y
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ᴛɪᴛʟᴇ: ᴍᴇ ʙᴇꜰᴏʀᴇ ʏᴏᴜ
ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀ: ᴊᴏᴊᴏ ᴍᴏʏᴇꜱ
ꜱᴇʀɪᴇꜱ: ᴍᴇ ʙᴇꜰᴏʀᴇ ʏᴏᴜ

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I decided to take a small break from reading YA, and try something new, and this book was definitely was different in a good way. It was such a funny yet emotional book with a plot that is uncomplicated yet has so many small questionable choices. The MC Lou was so bubbly, I loved her personality in contrast to Will's cold demeanor, their dynamics really developed and I loved both their perspectives on life. The ending was so bittersweet!

Klou Great review! I still need to read this one; I own it so maybe soon. The movie is good, if you haven't seen it then I highly recommend. 3y
abookdragonsretreat @Klou Thanks! I have actually seen the movie, and I found a lot of similarities to the book which is good considering most adaptations aren't as accurate☺️ 3y
Klou @AmyTheBookdragon that's good to know!! 3y
el_libro_de_ellie I enjoyed the book, but I was so against it's message that it just one of those books that I don't know how to rate. 3y
abookdragonsretreat @el_libro_de_ellie Yeah, it's definitely a debatable message and questionable choices made throughout the book❤ 3y
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"Just live well. Just live."

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TheSpineView
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#Movie2BookRecs @Klou
Prompt: Julia Roberts

Klou Good choices!! 3y
bio_chem06 This is a great reference! 3y
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Ast_Arslan
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As I'm watching Me before you again, here we go with the quote that I love most for #ThinkPositiveBePositive by @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheSpineView

Thanks @Eggs for the tag ❤

TheSpineView Lovely quote! 🤩🌞 3y
Ast_Arslan @TheSpineView thanks 👍🏻♥️😊 3y
Eggs 🙌🏻🥰🕊 3y
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MaJoRomeroDLV
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I can‘t believe I‘ll say this, but I prefer the movie

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Eggs 📚🤩🌸 4y
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Kshakal
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Eggs 👏🏻📚💔👏🏻 4y
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Ast_Arslan
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#MayCharacters
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@Eggs

Day 14

Louisa Clarke is one of the most #mellow characters that I've found in a book.
I just loved her spontaneity and her liveliness (plus Emilia is the perfect Lou ❣)

mavey Loved Emilia😍 she was just perfect! 4y
Ast_Arslan @Mavey totally agree 😍❤ 4y
Eggs Great choice and lovely collage👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 4y
Ast_Arslan @Eggs thank you so much ❤ 4y
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