By the Time You Read This
By the Time You Read This by Lola Jaye is a poignant work of fiction published by HarperCollins on August 18, 2009. This 320-page book explores the journey of Kevin Bates, who, upon learning he has only six months to live, writes a guide for his daughter, Lois, to navigate life’s challenges. The narrative unfolds seven years later when Lois, still grappling with her father’s absence, receives his manual and begins to engage with his advice.
Readers will find that the book delves into themes of loss, growth, and the enduring bond between a parent and child. As Lois confronts various life stages, from adolescence to adulthood, Kevin’s words serve as a source of comfort and guidance. The story illustrates how the lessons imparted in The Manual help Lois cope with her experiences, ultimately leading her toward understanding happiness despite her father’s absence.
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When he discovered that he had only six months to live, thirty-year-old Kevin Bates picked up his pen and wrote The Manual—advice for his five-year-old daughter, Lois, to live by, laugh at, and follow from twelve until thirty. Seven years later, when Lois is given The Manual, she can barely bring herself to read her father’s words, the pain of his loss is still so raw. Yet soon Kevin’s advice is guiding her through every stage of life from teen angst to career arcs, to knowing when she’s at long last met “the one.” While The Manual can never be a substitute for having Kevin back, the words left behind become Lois’s steady support through all of life’s ups and downs, and prove invaluable to unlocking the key to happiness.
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