These books are often unique in their subject matter. They focus on stories that are out of the ordinary, whether it's a solo hike through difficult terrain as in 'Wild' or the survival story of a prisoner of war in 'Unbroken'. They also have the ability to transport the reader to different times and places. In 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil', we are taken to the charming yet sometimes dark world of Savannah. Moreover, they can make the reader see the world from a different perspective. After reading 'In Cold Blood', one might view criminal investigations and the people involved in a whole new light.
The Dyatlov Pass incident is also quite scary and unusual. A group of hikers in the Ural Mountains died under very mysterious circumstances. Their tent was cut open from the inside, and they fled out into the freezing cold, some with broken bones. There were no signs of an attack by animals or other people. To this day, no one really knows what made them act so desperately and what caused their deaths.
There could be a story where a wife while traveling alone meets a stranger who helps her out when she's in a difficult situation. Maybe she lost her wallet and this stranger lends her money to get back home. This act of kindness from a stranger can create a memorable story and also might make her more open to new connections in the future.
In ancient Rome, there was a soothsayer who predicted the fall of an emperor accurately. He was initially dismissed as a madman but later proven right when the empire faced turmoil and the emperor was overthrown.
There is a story about a town where every year on the same day, all the cats in the town would gather in one particular square for no obvious reason. Scientists studied it but still haven't found a conclusive explanation. It has been a local mystery for decades.
The story of a man who married a woman who was paralyzed from the waist down is quite memorable. He learned how to take care of her every need and they fell in love through his selfless acts of care. Their love is based on true understanding and mutual respect.
Male peacocks display their large and colorful tails to attract peahens. The more elaborate and colorful the tail, the more likely they are to find a mate. This is a form of sexual selection, where the female chooses the male based on his physical characteristics related to reproduction.
One such book is 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer. It tells the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who gave up his worldly possessions and set out on a journey into the Alaskan wilderness. Another is 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' by Rebecca Skloot, which is about the woman whose cells were used for medical research without her knowledge. And 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' by John Berendt is also a great one, filled with strange and true tales from Savannah, Georgia.
One unusual true love story is about a couple who met during a natural disaster. They were both helping out in the rescue efforts. Their shared passion for helping others led to a deep connection and eventually love. They overcame many difficulties together that came from the aftermath of the disaster.
Well, it depends. If Vera has a certain pattern or style of storytelling, then this might be unusual. But if she's known for being diverse, then maybe not.