‘Freecycling For Beginners’ by Misha M. Herwin is a contemporary fiction story that is heartwarming and uplifting to read. My very first book by this author and one which I really enjoyed.
A story about freecycling and how one chair creates connections that you would never think about. Jane has downsized and makes a huge decision to freecycle her late husbands chair. It’s not good enough to sell or shabby enough to just throw away so on Freecycle it goes. The chair creates a connection with Robyn, an artist, Tracey a single mum and Debbie, a very frantic and stressed mum.
As the chain reaction reverberates, the story delves into these peoples lives in a fantastic way. We are transported into each person’s life. We see the inner workings of their relationships, be it at home or elsewhere. Their family issues and monetary issues are all laid bare. We see how these people need support in one way or another and how much one gesture of kindness can help someone. Be it a small one or one that takes a huge chunk of time, everything counts and that one act can make all the difference for someone when in need.
A multi-stranded story that has been skilfully woven to show how one act of giving something away grows into other things. We see a prom dress being given to a mum for her daughter which grows into giving her daughter a lift to the prom. The very acts of giving goods and even favours interweave into having the power to change lives.
This is a story of paying it forward. Even when you think there is no life left in something give it a chance to help somebody else. It could change somebody else’s life just from one small act of kindness. I must say, I use a lot of free sites and this book is so on point. I have made friends through free sites, found a relative even! You couldn’t make it up.
A well-written story that shows us the power of helping in any way.
Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Penkhull Press for the copy of this lovely, true to life story.
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