The Song Remains the Same is the story of Nell Slattery, one of two survivors of an airplane crash who wakes up in an Iowa hospital room unable to remember who she is or any details of her life before the crash. She doesn't even recognize her own face in the mirror. I loved how Nell imagines that she had a life like Rachel Green on Friends because wouldn't that be what you would assume if you woke up with amnesia? Most of us wouldn't wake up without any recollection of our lives before and imagine we are married to a schlub, that we haven't lived out our dreams, or that we lead a boring life. As Nell pieces together who she is, she slowly learns that some of the things about her old life aren't what she imagined, and she attempts to use the plane crash as a chance for a new start. Nell explores whether people can and do change. Ultimately, she comes to terms with the fact that while we may not change at our core, we can learn to have a new outlook, and we can make different choices that change our lives.
So here's a thought, what about your life would you be disappointed to learn if you woke up one morning remembering nothing? I'm happy to report I can't come up with an answer. I may not be Rachel Green (I was always a bit more of a Monica), but I do lead a pretty terrific life with a wonderful husband and a really loving, supportive group of friends and family some of whom are probably reading this blog right now, which is nice to know because I'm not sure that anyone else is!
This was a very quick read and was just the type of summer read I was looking for, so thanks to my friend A in Houston who recommended this to me. I can always count on her for great book recommendations.
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