When curiosity led to Pandora opening the box, all kinds of curses were unleashed upon humankind. Hope was one of the last things to be released. While many consider that hope was the only good unleashed upon this world, perhaps it is the cruelest of them all as it keeps you living with hoping, that things will be better.

Despite my better judgement, after reading The Authenticity Project, I truly hope that people like Monica and her motley group do exist. I hope that the heart-warming book may have been inspired by real-life stories, or perhaps this book might have inspired a Julian to start this project?! But that's hoping against hope.

A small book about authenticity brought a bunch of unlikely characters together in this simple yet heart-warming read. This book was a lot of things--unexpected at times and cheesy some other times, but at the end of the day it was about people; their flaws; their need to be seen, loved, and appreciated; and their willingness to change for the better.
It might have taken me two months to finish this (thanks to slump and travel plans), but each time I sat down to read the book, I could easily picture myself in Monica's cafe sitting amongst the rest of the crew. I thoroughly enjoyed it and the book made me smile. Isn't that the most important thing after all?
If you're looking for a light, warm-hearted read, do give it a go!
Perhaps it will give you some hope, no matter how evil it might be.