![]() ![]() Sharp and funny, warm and real, it's the kind of big-hearted story we all need. ![]() Andrew must choose: Does he tell the truth and start really living his life, but risk losing his friendship with Peggy? Or will he stay safe and alone, behind the façade? How Not to Die Alone is about the importance of taking a chance in those moments when we have the most to lose. She doesn't notice the wall he's been safely hiding behind and their friendship promises to break it down. But when new employee Peggy breezes into his life like a breath of fresh air, Andrew is shaken out of his routine. The fantasy of his wife and two kids has become a pleasant escape from his lonely one bedroom with only his Ella Fitzgerald records for company. In reality, he is actually alone, nursing old hurts and losses. He has cultivated a lie to his coworkers that he has a wife, a family, and a home. Andrew didn't mean for the misunderstanding to happen, yet he's become trapped in his own white lie. How Not to Die Alone follows Andrew, who goes into the homes of people who have recently died alone, searching for evidence of their next-of-kin (or ability to pay for a funeral). How Not To Die Alone By Richard Roper Genre: Contemporary Fiction Recommended For: Ages 18+ (some language) and people with a witty sense of humor looking for a fun read. ![]() At least, that's what his coworkers believe. Thankfully, he has a loving family waiting for him when he gets home, to help wash the day's cares away.
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