“it is not a crime to live so quietly”

This sweet memoir is so comforting and hopeful. Many aspects of Marianne’s story resonated with me: late autism diagnosis, obsessive nature, feeling held back by anxiety and yearning for a fresh start. There is a common thread throughout the essays of embracing who you are, learning to be gentle with yourself, and pursuing what brings you peace. Lots of interesting topics are explored along the way - I have a new found interest in Disney and a desire to research the Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira. Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy.