The Hours by Michael Cunningham

For my 60th birthday in December, my brother sent me a list of the years I have been alive, paired with a book published in each year. When I saw the list, I thought, “What a lovely and thoughtful gift from Scott!” It was just like something my dad would have done. The list included some of my favorites, such as Helen Fieldings' "Bridget Jones Diary" and Joan Didion's "Play It as It Lays," and also this special book "The Hours" by Michael Cunningham. Inspired by the work and life of Virginia Woolf, "The Hours" gives us a glimpse into a day in the life of three women. Despite living in three different decades, the women are bonded by their quest to find meaning within one single day. The book, published in 1998, was made into a movie in 2002, with Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore and Nicole Kidman. Searching for happiness, while also plagued by darker thoughts, the women weave their way through a single day, reflecting on the fragility of human life. Cunningham's book is both rich and haunting simultaneously. Recently Cunningham published a new book called "The Day." This time, instead of three women, Cunningham shifts his focus to observing a family, I assume all in one glorious day. I look forward to reading that book next. Thank you @actionpix To buy this book on Amazon click here.