It was a bastard, life. It had the knack of throwing you a curve every now and then to keep you interested. To give you a reason to keep going. Then, just as you thought you had cracked it, you took delivery of a blow that was so severe you were amazed at how you could ever have survived it. But somehow you did, and somehow you carried on.
In Martina Cole's "The Business," the protagonist reflects on the unpredictable nature of life, likening it to a game that challenges you with unexpected twists. These surprises serve a purpose, compelling individuals to persevere and find new motivations amidst adversity. Life's trials often seem overwhelming, leading to times when survival feels almost impossible.
Yet, despite these harsh realities and the severity of certain experiences, there's a resilience that allows people to...
