In the witty observational writing style of an author such as Matt Haig, C.H. Dégagné’s book, I Can’t Be the Only One Who . . .: A Collection of Unique Reflections and Private Thoughts from Ordinary People, waxes lyrical on life’s aha moments. A whimsical collection of reflections, the book brings together anonymous contributions that feel at once familiar and delightfully peculiar. These moments—sometimes instantly recognizable, sometimes head-scratching—are exactly what the book sets out to explore. The idea was germinated when Dégagné found themselves not only missing their parents after their passing, but also longing for the companionship, surroundings, and atmosphere of the nursing home where their parents had resided. The everyday grove of visiting them, interacting with the caring personnel, and the other residents and their loved ones, had been a significant part of Dégagné’s life for many years. Wondering if there were others who missed the existential experience and surroundings of significant life events—in Dégagné’s case, the integral machinations of the nursing home—Dégagné began to explore the quiet, often unspoken thoughts and rituals that shape our daily lives. Narrated in a warm, “over-a-cup-of-coffee” style, I Can’t Be the Only One Who . . . offers a reminder that even our most private habits are often shared. It is a book that finds connection in the small, the strange, and the deeply personal—a book that brings comfort in the knowing that you are not alone. With colourful photographs accompanying each entry, the book presents a short reflection alongside an “If you…” explanation, inviting readers to recognize themselves in each thought or ritual. For example, the “I can’t be the only one who . . . still eats buttered saltine crackers almost every day” entry is justified by the statement, “If you . . . feel left out or criticized by others for choosing unsophisticated and simple things in life, rather than hoity-toity stuff, isn’t it nice to know someone else feels like that too and you’re NOT alone after all?” Moments like these offer a quiet sense of validation in life’s simplest comforts. While some entries are a little strange, for instance enjoying excessive foot pain, there are many, such as watching Saturday morning cartoons while slurping cereal (as a grown-ass adult), that spark oh yes smiles. Without a doubt, many of these anecdotes will create an immediate sense of connection: genuine, playful, surprising, and deeply familiar. They draw readers in through engaging, often delightful “aha” and “huh?” moments that feel both personal and shared. For anyone who has ever questioned their own daily habits or peculiar thoughts, Dégagné’s I Can’t Be the Only One Who . . . offers gentle permission to embrace those quirks. This book is a reminder that you are far from alone, even in your oddest habits. With humour and warmth, Dégagné reframes everyday peculiarities as something shared, understood, and quietly worth celebrating. —CANREADS BOOK REVIEW Published by FriesenPress. Purchase I Can't Be the Only One . . . at Indigo. Instagram: @cdegagne0922. Facebook: I Can't Be the Only One Who. TikTok: @CHDegagneAuthor.