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cici1722's review against another edition
5.0
It feels strange rating & reviewing something so deeply personal. My review is more of a debrief for myself. I was intentional about choosing this book. I planned the day & purposefully chose the audiobook. I am nearing the 1 year anniversary of my baby sister’s passing & I still am undone. I understand this piece of writing in a way that I wish I did not. Adichie said the things I wanted to put into words but could not. She described a process that is so in uniquely individual in a way it applied to everyone. I am grateful I opened my heart to her words. I took notes of her notes for reflection.
janada59's review against another edition
5.0
"Grief was the celebration of love, those who could feel real grief were lucky to have loved"
sophie_reads301's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
Grief is a process unique to each individual. This book is an insight into the author’s grief but often feels uncomfortably personal and difficult to read.
killerqueen102's review against another edition
5.0
‘I know it is not so much about what my father says as it is about being with him, a laugh I will never laugh again. Never had come to stay. Never feels so unfairly punitive. For the rest of my life I will live with my arms outstretched for things that are no longer there’
oxnard_montalvo's review against another edition
Deeply personal collection of essays about the author's emotional experiences after the death of her father and the essays do focus on their relationship and her memories; this isn't explicitly a treatise on grief in general, or the process of mourning, so be aware if you are expecting a broader approach. From reading other reviews, I get the impression many people go into this book wanting something less personal to the author; these are almost like diary entries.
Personally, I found it incredibly poignant. Particularly the parts about how people struggle to 'say something comforting' in times of great sorrow. How hollow well meaning sentiments seem.
Personally, I found it incredibly poignant. Particularly the parts about how people struggle to 'say something comforting' in times of great sorrow. How hollow well meaning sentiments seem.