Purely me | Issue 2 | 2019 Autumn/Winter

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our favourite books for the coming months Tell Me Who I Am By Julia Navarro Espionage, adventure, love, lies, alliances, uncertainty, traumas and much more! Sounds interesting? Then, you cannot miss out on this novel! It tells the unforgettable story of Amalia Garayoa, a rebellious young woman who, fighting against her inevitable fate, flees Spain on the verge of the Civil War. A victim of her mistakes, this well drawn character is an anti-heroine, a just woman who decides that she can’t be neutral in this life. A fascinating journey across the hectic events that took place during the 20th Century, from the Second World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall. This is a tale about being true to yourself and the world we live in despite your flaws. Santiago Cornejo | Creative Director | @yagocor

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine By Gail Honeyman A novel about loneliness and friendship with a very unusual heroine, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, takes you on an emotional and intriguing journey. As the story unfolds you will fall in love with the believable and relatable characters but also break your heart as you learn of Eleanor’s dark past. Despite the bitter moments, humour always makes an appearance and you will laugh out loud with a character that is naturally awkward and lacking social skills but has a smart, witty sense of humour. Our need for social interaction is the central theme of this novel and above all, how small acts of kindness can completely change someone’s life. Amparo Rodríguez | CRM Manager | @amparin86

Nine Perfect Strangers By Liane Moriarty The story follows 9 characters and their journey through a 10-day health retreat promising to completely change them by the end. Each character has their own reason for being there and wanting to change their lives. This unravels deep emotions while capturing backstories taking you into 9 separate worlds all coming together in this one retreat. Written through the eyes of each character the story is extremely witty yet manages to draw out some of the deepest emotions in the characters. A funny, yet emotional read from the author of Big Little Lies. Daksha Nandhe | Production Director | @daksha80 Photos: Carlos Romero Herrera

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