Hi Natalie I'm sorry to hear about your husband's illness. I wanted to ask a more personal question but then realised it was totally insensitive and stupid as I don't even know you. So my question is just this: How many times have you read Pride and Prejudice in your life and is it a book you turn to during certain challenges over the years?

Natalie Jenner Hi Steve, sorry I somehow missed this question until now! Although you don't ask, I will share that myhusband has IPF, which is an incurable and progressive disease which gradually stiffens the lungs. Athough most patients pass away within 2-3 years of diagnosis, my husband is in a "plateau" period of the disease progression due to some recent drug treatments which can sometimes slow down the fibrosis in the lungs. So we have outlived the statistics so far and are doing our best to live in the moment. The book has certainly been an incredible blessing in that regard! I have read Pride and Predjuce close to 20 times in my life, probably every few years since I first read it at age 9 or 10. I definitely turn to it during challenging times, but I also turn to Persusasion and Emma a lot, too. Those three Austen books in particular give me tremendous hope, joy, stimulation and solace. Stay safe, Natalie

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