Books where the main character loses everything, but picks up and goes on

[Shanna_redwind]

I just read The Garden of Happy Endings where the main character's sister loses everything (house, money etc) and has to reassess her life and re-learn how to live.

I'm looking for books of material loss, where a person has to make do with very little, focusing on that day to day struggle if possible. Fiction or non fiction.

[[deleted user]]

A Thousand Splendid Suns has a similar story arc. Painful to read at times, but well worth the effort.

[Lynn]

Just found this for another book challenge and thought about your post, might be suitable? Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

[Shanna_redwind]

Thanks for the suggestions! They both look good.

[Julia]

I don't know if this is your cup of tea or not, but my first thought was The Name of the Wind. It's one of my favorite books!

[Nicole]

3 books that I can think of that fit material loss and day to day struggles are:

Gone with the Wind
I Capture the Castle
Grace at Low Tide

[Shanna_redwind]

Julia wrote: "I don't know if this is your cup of tea or not, but my first thought was The Name of the Wind. It's one of my favorite books!"

I do enjoy fantasy, so I'll give that one a try, thanks.

Nicole wrote: "3 books that I can think of that fit material loss and day to day struggles are:

Gone with the Wind
I Capture the Castle
Grace at Low Tide"

Thanks for the suggestions. Grace at Low tide and I capture the Castle are exactly what I'm looking for, I think. I've never considered reading Gone with the Wind. I guess I should.