A review by karnaconverse
A Widow's Story by Joyce Carol Oates

4.0

An honest, heart-breaking look at a widow’s grief and guilt after her husband’s sudden illness and death.

Joyce Carol Oates’ memoir of the few months after the sudden illness and death of her husband, Ontario Review founder, Raymond Smith shows readers the depths of her despair and offers a glimpse into a journey that is only hers to take. It’s a gut-wrenching read at times, but an important one for anyone who’s ever felt helpless watching a friend or family member grieve.