Description
‘This is the feel-good story, full of hope, that we all need to read right now’ Closer
A story full of hope, about connection, community, and the kindness of strangers.
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Six strangers with one universal thing in common: their lives aren’t always what they make them out to be. What would happen if they told the truth instead? Julian Jessop is tired of hiding the deep loneliness he feels.
So he begins The Authenticity Project – a small green notebook containing the truth about his life. Leaving the notebook on a table in his friendly neighbourhood cafe, Julian never expects Monica, the owner, to track him down after finding it. Or that she’ll be inspired to write down her own story.
Little do they realize that such small acts of honesty hold the power to impact all those who discover the notebook and change their lives completely.
Praise for The Authenticity Project:
‘A clever, uplifting book that entertains and makes you think.’ Sophie Kinsella
‘If you’re a fan of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, read this!’ Fabulous
‘A warm and endearing tale about truth, friendship and the power of connection.’ Mike Gayle
‘One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. Original, engaging and unforgettable.’ Sunday Times bestselling author, Sarah Morgan
‘Full of life’s truths, funny, poignant and ultimately uplifting. I thoroughly enjoyed it.’ Fanny Blake
Karen Kingston –
After seeing great reviews for this book, I enjoyed reading my review copy. I read about half one evening and then used our enforced staying at home time to finish the book during the morning. I was desperate to find out what happened but I also didn’t want the story to finish.
I loved the story telling in this book, the way the lives of the strangers become entwined as they each embark on their journeys of self discovery, how they face up to what happened in their past and how they move forward, all aided by The Authenticity Project book.
I would love to be able to go and visit Monica’s cafe, to sit with a hot chocolate in the Library area. The sense of community spirit, helping strangers who then become friends, shines out from this story.
As other reviewers have commented, this would make a good film or TV series. One of my favourite books of 2020 – uplifting and enjoyable.