The Midnight Library
by Matt Haig
I would begin by saying this is an amazing concept which the writer has touched and has certainly done wonders with it. Everyone in the world is unhappy at some point or the other and all our lives are full of regrets. This book gives you a perspective around choices since we all are unhappy with our choices in life. The writer takes the heroine back in life giving an opportunity to live each of the lives which she regretted leaving only to finally realize what she has right now is the best life she could ever have.
You need to be bold in the first few chapters and push through the first few chapters. Post that all you need to do is imagine yourself in the scenario. It helps to expand your thought process and discover new ideas. It incorporates several philosophical concepts and reminds us of what matters eventually in life. The daily questions that we all put to ourselves - what if I had done that, what if I had take difference course etc. actually only diminish the quality of the current life we are leading.
I like the concept of the previous lives being kept in a library. I like the concept that each prior choice could be visited and experienced to actually know the outcome. This book does not come actually in the self help category but for someone going though strong emotions and doubts in life, this can come in handy.
Best line in the book - "You do not have to understand life. You just have to live it."
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