The Memory of Love by Aminatta Forna

So it began...on Monday the 11th of October

And here I am; 7 chapters, 80 pages and one late night later - I'm hooked

It's Brilliant!

Not only is it genius writing, but it's deep and so true:

Something I can actually relate to.

Particular favourite: Page 60, Paragraph 2, Lines 1-6.

"I turned and fled into the rain.

Out in the street I pushed my hand deep in my pocket,

closing my fingers around the warmth of her touch,

like an object I was afraid of losing.

For a long time as I walked I wondered what it might be like to feel that touch,

every day, whenever you felt the need.

 On an arm, on the back of your neck, on your cheek.

A kiss. An embrace."



I love this quote, it demonstrates great love

Sadly, the love is one sided.

While his every thought is of her and

his every action is to please her -

She is completely oblivious to his feelings.

But, should he be so dissatisfied with what he already has?

Why do we always want what someone else has?

Why are we always wanting more?

Is anyone content with their own life or is content simply not good enough?

Just a thought.

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