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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
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Ah, the grief. Narrated by the author herself, it’s such a punch in the gut.
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This book had me in tears the entire time that I read it. It’s such a lovely exploration of grief
This book did exactly what the title says, articulating the range of emotions associated with the loss of a loved one. It was a poignant read for sure. Filled with anecdotes and reflections that describe grief in a way that I think everyone can relate to on some level (whether that be related to the denial, numbness, or gut-wrenching sadness that you deal with in the wake of loss).
This is the first work I've read of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and I don't think it'll be the last.
This is the first work I've read of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and I don't think it'll be the last.
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Beautifully written. A short yet poignant memoir.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent
Adiche is always a good read, and her experiences of grief from her dad's passing is certainly a case in point. It's a short anecdotal book on a sudden and unexpected passing of her dad at a distance during the pandemic which makes it all the worse to process. Then, her mother follows suit in rather quick order. There is nothing particularly new here but you feel Adichie's pain and she is good expressing this as she does in all her pieces.
I can name more comprehensive and helpful books on aging, dying and death such as Being Mortal (Gawande), Mortal Lessons (Selzer), When Breath Becomes Air (Kalanithi), or even Tuesdays with Morrie, The Good Death and Heartwood (Becker), which are each a different slant on the topic. This is personal, narrow, and deep, but its uniqueness is that it's Adiche who is such a fine writer, and living so far from family, brings a unique and poignant aspect to this particular book. Besides, it's a very easy read.
I can name more comprehensive and helpful books on aging, dying and death such as Being Mortal (Gawande), Mortal Lessons (Selzer), When Breath Becomes Air (Kalanithi), or even Tuesdays with Morrie, The Good Death and Heartwood (Becker), which are each a different slant on the topic. This is personal, narrow, and deep, but its uniqueness is that it's Adiche who is such a fine writer, and living so far from family, brings a unique and poignant aspect to this particular book. Besides, it's a very easy read.
I will read anything and everything by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. She is such a brilliant writer. This book read as a stream of thoughts after her father passed away. Anyone who has grieved the loss of a loved one will be able to relate to her words.
It's not cheap for such a short book, so request a copy from your library for a quick but powerful read. Highly recommend!
It's not cheap for such a short book, so request a copy from your library for a quick but powerful read. Highly recommend!
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sad
fast-paced