Never give up

Never give up, argues Jojo Moyes in her novel “One Plus One.” No matter how difficult situations might be, and no matter how difficult a person expects situations to be, one must never be afraid to tackling challenges and hard times. This is a lesson that Ed learns throughout the course of the novel, and is something that Jess herself needs to be reminded of later on.

Jess is an eternal optimist, always looking for the best in any bad situation, and always determining and planning how best to overcome bad situations and obstacles. This can be seen not only in her ability to survive as a single mom by working two jobs and raising two kids, but by raising a kid who is not biologically hers, and by seeking to find a way to ensure that Tanzie may attend St. Anne’s. Financial...