Funnily Enough by Sophie Neville

Reviewed by Wendy H. Jones

Blurb

A true story of faith, trust and determination.

Things you've always asked yourself and never really answered

When the plans you have made fall apart and you have no option but to let God take over, you might discover the most astonishing things.

Based on a diary of convalescence kept by the author Sophie Neville in 1991, this is the true story of a single girl who stops working in television to enjoy rural family life with a pair of tame otters. It looks at how to overcome chronic fatigue and realize your dreams.

Review

Given the subject matter of the book one would expect it to be sombre and heavy going, yet it is not. Sophie Neville has written it in such a way that it is easily read, entertaining and often laugh out loud funny.

I loved seeing a slice of this author and actress’s life even if it was at such a difficult time for her personally. The fact she kept journals throughout her life makes this an insightful and fascinating read. It does talk about her faith, as Neville is a Christian, but this is handled well and adds to rather than overwhelms the narrative.

As we are fast heading for the summer holidays and everyone is looking for holiday reads, I would say this would make the perfect beach read. You will not regret buying it.