Liz just won
the lottery―$575K. Somehow her excitement was tapered by her predictability and
routine, but she didn't need fancy, extravagant things to feel fulfilled. But
then again...was she fulfilled?
What to do
with all that money? It was interesting to find out how the lottery works in
California...you know, in case it ever happens to me (fingers crossed.) It was
annoying and overwhelming how Liz becomes the center of attention and that
everyone wants a piece of her and her money. A dying mother, really?
Adam is a
private-jet pilot with a stern view: "Money can't buy me or anyone else
happiness. Health is more important than money." (LOC 502) Yes! Still,
Adam has a fear of hospitals, like Richard Nixon, which is understandable.
After all, who likes hospitals? His fear was that if he ever went in, he might
not never come out. I get that! Hospitals + Doctors = Death.
Figures that
after Liz wins the lottery is when she finds out she has a terminal disease.
Turns out she has a rare bone marrow disease, which is sad. She has 3 months
left to live. Damn! In comes the bucket list. Yes!
She makes a
list of all the places she wanted to see, so she charters a private plane
(Adam) for all her trips. Together, they have the trip of a lifetime.
Although
they were opposites, Adam and Liz shared a deep connection. She was a planner
and he was spontaneous. She lived in the past (on account of her being a
history teacher) and he lived in the present.
Liz:
"By failing to prepare, you're preparing to fail." (LOC 1234)
With Adam's
help, Liz learns to enjoy life for once.
"It's
what we make of the time that counts." (LOC 875)
Smart and
well-informed. Witty, endearing, relatable! A good story!
Most people
wait 'til retirement to travel to these exotic destinations. Why wait to stop
working to have fun? Do it now while you can!
Peru,
Africa, Paris, Norway―all places I'd like to see. Very travel inspiring.
My rating: 5 stars
Thanks so much, Sandra!
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