Eleanor Oliphant is not fine. At 29, she is friendless and aloof.
Socially inept, she can be rude and is the butt of coworkers’
ridicule. As a result of a fire 20 years before, she grew up in
foster care and has a scarred face. The words of her cruel mother
continue to haunt her. But rather than acknowledge her problems,
Eleanor is proud of how she manages on her own. She believes she
doesn’t need anyone.
Her company’s IT person, Raymond, is the catalyst for change. One
day Eleanor and Raymond see an elderly man, Sammy, collapse on the
street. Kindhearted Raymond insists they call an ambulance and
stay with him until it arrives. He takes Eleanor to the hospital
to visit Sammy. Eleanor is drawn into Sammy’s family and discovers
real friendship with Raymond. He encourages her to get therapy.
Gradually Eleanor confronts her demons and, if not completely
fine, is getting better.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is an emotionally
satisfying book — warmhearted, sad, funny, insightful, and moving.
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