Russell Crowe's £5,000 donation wows Norwich bookshop- PublishedAn independent bookshop trying to secure its survival said it had received a "bonkers" £5,000 donation from film star Russell Crowe.The bookshop, which opened in 2019, was in its infancy as a business when it was forced to close during Covid lockdowns.The appeal, which she said she had been reluctant to make because of the financial struggle felt by many, aimed to cover bills and rent for six months."Every donation makes us really hopeful for the future and the message is really clear - we are valued - and to have a celebrity has added that bit of sparkle."I doubt he will come into the shop, but who knows, if he is in the area in the future, he might.""