A review by christie_esau
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers

5.0

Dave Eggers’ truly heartbreaking memoir is a phenomenal read. This book provides monumental insight into the tumultuous life of twenty-something Eggers after he loses both of his parents to cancer, and is awarded with custody of his younger brother Toph. Blurring the lines of fiction and nonfiction, Eggers’ memoir authentically presents his experience of loss and growth, and what it means to be a human being in light of tragedy.

This book is a must-read for anyone who's looking for a quirky biography and/or are between the ages of 20 and 29 (or just feel like they are). It seems a lot more serious than it actually is, so people who like a good laugh should give this book a shot as well.