Book Report #98 - Fat, Forty and Fired

Fat, Forty, Fired: One Man's Frank, Funny, and Inspiring Account of Losing His Job and Finding His Life by Nigel Marsh

Nigel tells the story of having an ego-fluffing job in London along with a family that includes four children--two sons and twin girls--and an amazing, patient wife Kate. They are relocated to Sydney, Australia due to Nigel's work. Nigel couldn't love the city more. It is a miraculous change from dreary London but then he loses his job.

It is a choice. He is so wound up he decides to take a year off and spend time with the family. At first it reminded me of Bridget Jones. Nigel had the same British disgust in himself and same misguided attempt to bring himself out of the wreckage he'd made his life but then something changed. He found joy. It was a slow but sure process. Reminded me more of Jerry Maguire in the end.

Nigel never reaches perfection but his journey to better himself is inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny. I enjoyed every minute of it.

General consensus: Fantastic.