Her "perfect" routine is disrupted when she and Raymond, a bumbling IT guy from her office, help an elderly man who has collapsed on the street. This act of kindness sparks a friendship that gradually forces Eleanor to confront her traumatic past and begin a messy but hopeful journey toward healing.
Weekly, emotionally abusive phone calls with her mother, which leave her feeling dejected.
Consuming two bottles of vodka and frozen pizza to numb herself until Monday morning.
Ten years at a graphic design firm where she is often derided by colleagues.
( Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine ) by Gail Honeyman is a deeply moving and award-winning novel that explores themes of social isolation, trauma, and the transformative power of kindness. Plot Overview