If You Live Like Me

By Lori Weber

Before her plane even touches down in Newfoundland, Cheryl is already plotting her escape. She knows life on this rock will be no better than it was in the other places she’s been forced to live ever since her parents launched their cross-Canada tour. The unwilling spectator of her father’s morbid fascination with “dying cultures,” Cheryl has seen more than her fair share of towns so depressing they could haunt your dreams. His decision to study the defunct fishing industry in St. John’s is Cheryl’s breaking point—this city girl is more determined than ever to get back to the concrete, the buzz, and the bright lights of Montreal. Will Cheryl’s cold, goth exterior and her refusal to embrace a new life cut her off from those who love her?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Heritage House
• Release date: Apr 22, 2015
• ISBN: 9781772030549

Lori Weber

Lori Weberwas born and raised in Montreal. She began writing in high school and obtained both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in English. She later qualified as an English teacher and, in addition to writing, has been teaching at Montreal’s John Abbott College for eleven years. Lori has an interest in different cultures and speaks four languages: English, French, German, and Spanish.

Reviews for If You Live Like Me

[bonnie_ferrante · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

At first I wasn't sure I would like this novel. The opening chapters read like a travelogue. But I soon realized that the setting was as much a character as any of the humans. The Newfoundland culture is fascinating, this does sound breathtaking, and the young man, Jim, is the perfect person to meet if you have lost your sense of joy. He has much to teach the protagonist, Cheryl, about courage, friendship, family, and compassion. A gentle story of a girl who has chosen a bitter outlook on life and feels alone in the world. She meets a young man who is far more reason to be bitter and cynical, but yet he lives with hope and brings happiness to everyone around. This book reads like a sweet dream. However, I think they could have come up with a better title.