"Evocative, emotional . . . Readers looking for something different will appreciate this work." — Library JournalDuring the later days of her life, Margaret Kroftis is a writer, living alone. As she experiences a personal tragedy, the narrative of this novel moves forward in an emotionally coherent manner that exists separately from linear time. Themes of loss and grief cycle and repeat and build upon each other. They affect the text and create a complex s...

Named one of the best books of 2017 by The Guardian, NPR, GQ, The Economist, Bookforum, and Lit HubThe definitive account of what happened, why, and above all how it felt, when catastrophe hit Japan—by the Japan correspondent of The Times (London) and author of People Who Eat DarknessOn March 11, 2011, a powerful earthquake sent a 120-foot-high tsunami smashing into the coast of...

IN A SEQUEL to his highly-acclaimed debut novel, Upcountry, R.M. Doyon returns his readers to Upstate New York and the tragic lives of the Schumacher family. It is a sultry Labor Day weekend in 2010 and the clan is gathering at a large lake in the shadows of the Adirondacks to celebrate a milestone in Hubie Schumacher’s life—and to bring some closure to the events of that fateful Thanksgiving nearly four years before.Upcountry readers will recogni...

Acclaimed biographer Patricia Bosworth recalls her emotional coming of age in The Men in My Life: A Memoir of Love and Art in 1950s Manhattan.''Deliciously vivid.'' — New York Times Book ReviewProfound and powerful, this is Patricia Bosworth's story of family, marriage, tragedy, Broadway, and art, featuring a rich cast of well-known literary and theatrical figures. Delivered in a series of vivid confessions about her remarka...

When someone you love dies, Earl Grollman writes, "there is no way to predict how you will feel. The reactions of grief are not like recipes, with given ingredients, and certain results. . . . Grief is universal. At the same time it is extremely personal. Heal in your own way."If someone you know is grieving, Living When a Loved One Has Died can help. Earl Grollman explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of l...

One of those apparently simple but unforgettable pieces of writing that just stay on and on in the memory.' - Rosie Thomas'So touching. This is as much Dally's story as John's, and her growing awareness of her own vulnerability and neediness, which she has disguised for years under the mask of the sturdy, capable big sister, is painfully honest.' - The Times'This surprisingly candid memoir...it's hard not to be moved by this tale...a poignant, no-frills record of life.' - M...

From the beloved New York Times columnist, trusted authority on health, and bestselling author comes this complete guide to everything you need to know–emotionally, spiritually, and practically–to prepare for the end of life.An invaluable road map to putting your affairs in order–or helping your loved ones do the same–this comprehensive book will answer every question you might have about what does and does not help smooth the transition between life and the Great Beyond. ...

Dawhoud is haunted by the loss of his parents to Hurricane Katrina. After his first year of college he returns to the home of his childhood friend only to realize his feelings forher have grown and evolved over the years into something that may be strong enough to help him through his tragic loss. Set in a beautiful house near the roaring ocean Dawhoud will have to face his fear in order to get what he wants and needs.

Tender and passionate autobiographical essays by the National Book Award–winning author of Becoming a Man."Does it go too fast?" Monette asks about life at the beginning of one piece. The answer is a resounding "yes" for the individuals who populate this stunning work of nonfiction. These ten autobiographical essays memorialize those whose lives have been claimed by AIDS. Following Becoming a Man and Borrowed Time, Last Watch of the Ni...

Beyond Breathing is a story of a mother's loss of her 13 year old daughter, Jena, to Cystic Fibrosis, a fatal genetic disease. Her journey takes you from unfathomable heartache to love and understanding of life's realities.Through her journey she learns that life lessons come from her children and the beauty of living and the power of love. In the span of one year she learns to go from depression and dependency to inner strength and the realization that love never ends and...

This unique book recounts the experience of facing one's death solely from the dying person's point of view rather than from the perspective of caregivers, survivors, or rescuers. Such unmediated access challenges assumptions about the emotional and spiritual dimensions of dying, showing readers that—along with suffering, loss, anger, sadness, and fear—we can also feel courage, love, hope, reminiscence, transcendence, transformation, and even happiness as we die.A work that is at o...

" Ethical Wills shows us in simple steps how to document and pass on our wisdom, experiences, life's lessons, and much more to those we love." —James V. Gambone, Ph.DAs evidenced in the Terri Schiavo case that made national headlines, in which a legal battle ensued over whether to prolong the life of a young woman in a vegetative state, having a living will is an essential element in ensuring that the way in which you wou...