The Roadmender

** "The Roadmender" by Michael Fairless is a story about a person who finds meaning through working as a roadmender and thinking about the world around him. It shows how doing simple work can bring happiness and that nature and service to others are important. The roadmender takes pride in his job and enjoys the peaceful setting of the countryside, with its green hedges and distant sea; he sees his work as a way to connect with life, death, and the community. The book is calm and thoughtful, and it encourages readers to think about the simple things in life and how they connect to something bigger. **