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Love is just as simple as an infatuation or an admiration to the youth. It changes as youth vanishes and its
lights dims like of dead star.
Boundaries are often crossed not only to defy the limitation but to seek places weve never been to.
Marriage is not only for the ready, but also for those who wish to be ready. It is not matter of maturity but a
manner of security. If others can cross it then everyone must.

Me Before You
Me Before You is a romantic novel written by Jojo Moyes. The book was first published on 5 January
2012 in the United Kingdom. A sequel titled After You was released 29 September 2015 through
Pamela Dorman Books
Genres:
Drama | Romance
Locations:
Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
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Sandown Park, Surrey, England, UK
(External Airport)
Chenies Manor House, Chenies, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
(Wedding)
Barcel Formentor Hotel, Puerto de Pollensa, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
(Resort)

Characters:

Louisa (Lou) Clark a 26-year-old woman who is creative, talented and funny but
underestimates herself and has few ambitions. Her life changes when she begins working as a
caretaker for a paralyzed man. Over time, she learns to harness her capabilities and step out of her
limited comfort zone.
William (Will) Traynor a 35-year-old man who became quadriplegic after a motorbike
accident. He is intelligent and wealthy, but his impairment has left him moody, angry, and bitter.
Unable to accept never being the active and adventurous man he once was, he wants to end his
life.
Camilla Traynor Wills mother who has a strained relationship with her son. She is severe and
strict but she cares about her sons well-being.
Steven Traynor Wills father who was mostly absent from his childrens lives; Camilla Traynor
blames him for destroying their family. He wants to divorce Camilla.
Katrina (Treena) Clark Louisas younger sister who is a single mother, who works at flower
shop. She has always been regarded as the most intelligent sibling. Even though the sisters have
always been competitive, they support each other.
Patrick Louisas boyfriend who works as a personal trainer. He is obsessed with sports and
diet.
Nathan Wills nurse and caretaker who is also his friend.
Alicia Dewar Wills ex-girlfriend who marries his colleague, Rupert. She is beautiful and
delicate, but lives her life according to the standards of upper society.
Georgina Traynor Wills sister who does not care much about her brother, concerned only
about her life and her accomplishments. Georgina feels that Wills mishap should not affect her
success.
Rupert Freshwell An old friend of Will's from work. He is married to Alicia.
Frank Louisa's previous employer.
Thomas Louisa's young nephew and the son of her sister Katrina, a single mother.

Plot:
Twenty-six-year-old Louisa Clark lives with her working-class family. Unambitious and with few
qualifications, she feels constantly outshone by her younger sister, Treena, an outgoing single mother.
Louisa, who helps support her family, loses her job at a local cafe. She goes to the Job Centre and, after
several failed attempts, is offered a unique employment opportunity: help care for Will Traynor, a
successful, wealthy, and once-active young man who was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident two years
earlier. Will's mother, Camilla, hires Louisa despite her lack of experience, believing Louisa can brighten
his spirit. Louisa meets Nathan, who cares for Will's medical needs, and Will's father, Steven, a friendly
upper-class businessman whose marriage to Camelia is strained.
Louisa and Will's relationship starts out rocky due to his bitterness and resentment over being disabled.
Things worsen after Will's ex-girlfriend, Alicia, and best friend Rupert reveal that they are getting
married. Under Louisa's care, Will gradually becomes more communicative and open-minded as they
share experiences together. Louisa notices Will's scarred wrists and later overhears his mother and sister
discussing how he attempted suicide shortly after Camilla refused his request to end his life through
Dignitas, a Swiss-based assisted suicide organization. Horrified by his attempt, Camilla promised to

honour her son's wish, but only if he agreed to live six more months. Camilla intends to prove that, in
time, he will believe his life's worth living.
Louisa conceals knowing about Will and Camilla's agreement. However, she tells Treena, and together
they devise ways that will help convince Will to abandon his death wish. Over the next few weeks, Will
loosens up and lets Louisa shave his beard and cut his shaggy hair. Louisa begins taking Will on outings
and the two grow closer.
Through their frequent talks, Louisa learns that Will has travelled extensively; his favourite place is a cafe
in Paris. Noticing how limited her life is and that she has few ambitions, Will tries to motivate Louisa to
change.
Louisa continues seeing her longtime boyfriend, Patrick, though they eventually break up due to her
relationship with Will. Meanwhile, Louisa's father loses his job, causing more financial difficulties.
Fortunately, Mr. Traynor offers Mr. Clark a position. Louisa realises that Will is trying to help her secure
her freedom from her family. The two attend Alicia and Rupert's wedding where they dance and flirt. Will
tells Louisa that she is the only reason he wakes in the morning.

Louisa convinces Will to go on a holiday with her, but before they can leave, Will contracts near fatal
pneumonia. Louisa cancels the plans for a whirlwind trip. Instead, she takes Will to the island of
Mauritius. The night before returning home, Louisa tells Will that she loves him. Will says he wants to
confide something, but she admits that she already knows about his plans with Dignitas. Will says their
time together has been special, but he cannot bear to live in a wheelchair. He will be following through
with his plans. Angry and hurt, Louisa storms off and does not speak to him for the remainder of the trip.
When they return home, Will's parents are pleasantly surprised by his good physical condition. Louisa,
however, resigns as his caretaker, and they understand that Will intends to end his life.
On the night of Will's flight to Switzerland, Louisa visits him one last time. They agree that the past six
months have been the best in their lives. He dies shortly after in the clinic, and it is revealed that he left
Louisa a considerable inheritance, meant to continue her education and to fully experience life. The novel
ends with Louisa at a cafe in Paris, reading Will's last words to her in a letter, that tell her to 'live well'.