A review by karenks
Our Short History by Lauren Grodstein

5.0

The last few pages of this book I read with tears in my eyes. It was a stuggle to see the words. I'm not a particularly emotional reader. The only books I recall crying while reading were The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe and Fine Things by Danielle Steele. I believe this is because these books really hit home. I lost my Mom to cancer when I was thirteen and even though I'm on the verge of 60 the loss is still fresh and always will be. Getting the prespective from the dying made me think back to my Mom and wonder what thoughts were going through her mind as she knew she was leaving three young children without a mother. Lauren Grodstein has written an incredible book! I guarantee this book will make you cry. This book is perfect for book clubs, lots to discuss. I look forward to meeting this author in May.