I have to admit that the title of this book puzzled me all the way through to the end. But in the end it was clear.
Between the cover and the last page are words, words, words that are a writers paradise - the jargon of the writing world as the protagonist, Lana Green - Author, tells us of her journey to publishing her second book. She has writers block, she is stuck for a hero, she has diminishing finances but all these lead her to new people, new homes and eventually a new way forward.
There is a love story to uncover, broken hearts and dementia - that cruel twist of fate on a famous writer's life. There is a writing group, discussions of works in progress and Lana's own dilemma with Mark and Jack.
I became engrossed from the beginning, aware of the luxury of having TIME to read during this big lockdown - time to sit in the garden sunshine, in bed not worrying about 'time to get up' and snuggled in my favourite lounge chair - reading without distractions.
The Forgotten Guide to Happiness is a delight, an education, a hope as I still await publication offer for my own novel.
Well done Sophie Jenkins. *****
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