The Hero of This Book by Elizabeth McCracken

Part memoir, part travelogue of London and part thoughts about what it means to write, this book is all about the delightful charm and wisdom of Elizabeth McCracken. After her mother's death she goes to London alone to escape and finds herself remembering her mother walk by walk. We are all pieces of our mothers even though we try to deny it and as you read you find yourself remembering similar stories or just happily chuckling along with the author's priceless wit. It is easy to see the love she had for her mom and the hole in her heart at her passing. The stories and the pages fly by and you find yourself unable to find a good stopping place. Lucky for you dear reader it is a slim book, so settle in. Fans of other priceless female truth sayers such as Ann Pratchett, Mary Roach and even Erma Bombeck will feel right at home.
5 stars