Roger's Reads: "Little Liar" by Mitch Albom

In my latest literary adventure, I delved into "Little Liar" by Mitch Albom, renowned for his impactful books like "Tuesdays with Morrie" and "The Stranger in the Lifeboat." This fiction, rooted in historical events from the Holocaust to modern-day America, introduces us to Nico Krispis – a character whose life is transformed by a single lie.

Nico, known for his unwavering honesty, finds his world upended when he himself is deceived. This leads him down a path of perpetual falsehood, where every aspect of his identity becomes a lie. His journey raises poignant questions about the essence of truth in our lives.

This book captivated me to the extent that I finished it in just three days during a road trip to Ottawa, a record pace akin to binge-watching a gripping Netflix series. It wasn't just me; my wife and even my 13-year-old son, who is currently finishing it, were equally engrossed.

As I diversify my reading list with more fiction, "Little Liar" stands out for its powerful storytelling and Mitch Albom's exquisite writing. Up next on my reading list are "Writing for Busy Readers," "The Worlds I See," "The Fund," and "Neuro-Discipline." My goal is to complete these by year's end.

Reflecting on "Little Liar," I'm left pondering a deeper question: How many of us live unwitting lies, unaware of our true selves? How often do we mask our thoughts, beliefs, and flaws? It's a thought-provoking exploration of the honesty we owe to ourselves and others.

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Mitch Albom is best known for his book Tuesdays with Morrie and The Stranger in the LIfeboat. This work of fiction is based on events during the Holocaust to present day in America. Nico Krispis one of the main characters of the story was honest to a fault, until one day he was lied too which led him to take actions he will never regret for his entire life.

This experience sours his belief in humanity, and he spends the rest of his life in a lie. He would lie about his name, is experience, where he worked, what he does and everything in between. I read this book in 3 days (through audiobook format - so did my wife) on a road trip to Ottawa with my family. My son (13) also took to the book and is working on finishing it on his own time because we didn't finish it on the trip.

This pace of consumption was a record for me and akin to binge-watching a Netflix series which is a testament to how gripping and captivating the book was. For those who have been following my choice of books, I am proactively mixing in fiction works as not only a break from the usual, but to expose me to gripping stories and high quality writing.

For those that are interested, I am planning to read: Writing for Busy Readers, The Worlds I See, The Fund and Neuro-Discpline to name a few. If all goes well, these will be completed by year end. With respect to Little Liar by Albom, I think about how many of us are actually living a lie but don't realize it?

Are we living are true selves, and being open and honest about our thoughts, beliefs and shortcomings? I wonder how often we lie or tell half-truths on a daily basis.