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debr's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
One of the loveliest books I have ever read. Just a beautiful reflection on life’s challenges and meaning, the self and identity.
literarycrushes's review
2.0
unfortunately, I couldn't get into this one and ended up not finishing it.
the memoir was based on an article she wrote and it often felt like a lot of filler writing (a lot of 'X describes the definition of loss as...') and my easily distracted brain just couldn't focus on the text longer than a few minutes at a time.
the memoir was based on an article she wrote and it often felt like a lot of filler writing (a lot of 'X describes the definition of loss as...') and my easily distracted brain just couldn't focus on the text longer than a few minutes at a time.
caropullen's review
5.0
This book is about EVERYTHING. Life is short, but I will be re-reading this with my new highlighters. Sublime.
jayraams's review
3.0
I liked the poetic flow in this memoir. It has a lot of beautiful reflections on love and lost. I recommend this book if you want a few hours of reflection.
nbynw's review
3.0
I hate rating memoirs cause I feel like I'm rating someone's experiences. I just didn't get into the essay/memoir combo. I wanted a different balance between the two.
shirleytupperfreeman's review against another edition
Wow - I didn't read this when it first came out last year probably because I wasn't ready to read about grief related to losing one's parent but I'm sure glad I've read it now. Schulz offers a fresh take on loss (keys, wallet, parked car, humans we love), finding (missing items, missing words, humans to love and be loved by) and the AND where most of life takes place. We grieve and we find joy - sometimes in the same moment. Some of the sentences in these essays are simply stunning. Schulz is gifted at both thinking and writing. Highly recommend.
therealkathryn's review
5.0
Beautifully written, thoughtful memoir that will have you feeling a range of emotions