A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

A Man Called Ove is about the ultimate grumpy old man.  He's had a hard life.  He lost his mother and father at a young age.  He's really worked hard to make it in the world.  Once his wife dies though he loses his will to live and is determined to join her in heaven soon.  But there are so many neighbours that need him to do things for them that he can hardly find the time.

A Man Called Ove also makes you think about the people around you.  First, that you don't know what anyone is struggling with and a little kindness can go a long way.  Second, how lonely some seniors can be.  We should all take the time to spend some time with the elderly in our community.  The days can be long and lonely for them.  Give them a purpose and make them feel loved and needed.

Fredrik Backman lives in Sweden and this is his first novel.