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This is a lovely book that makes you smile. The blurb reminded me of novels like The Man Called Ove, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand and even The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry. I loved all of them and so I had high hopes for this book, too. I am pleased to say that I was not disappointed. This is a heartwarming story with a gentle pace. It describes the main character's inner journey just as well as his real trips to different places as he is trying to unravel the story behind each charm. At the beginning of the novel Arthur was like a tortoise in his shell with only his head sticking out. It was interesting and amusing to watch how he gradually came out of his shell and found his place in the outer world. When he first comes across the bracelet and starts to learn about some of the charms he is shaken. It is heartwrenching to see how he questions his whole life together with his wife. But later comes an understanding when everything gets into a new perspective. Not only does Arthur find his inner peace in the end, but also a strong bond with his children and a meaningful relationship with his new friends, which gives a new meaning to his life. The book is full of colourful characters and surprising twists even at the end. I am pleased that I had the opportunity to read this novel and I higly recommend it to everyone.