Grieving
Dispatches from a Wounded Country

I don't really have the words to review this, one day after my mother's funeral. Just know that even 25 years later, this book still speaks. Thanks to Netgalley for the read.......more

Ruth is a widow unfortunately to her husband William who sadly passed away from cancer. At the beginning of the book, we learn about how Ruth is coping with everything which is plain and obviously coated with sadness. They had a life together in a marriage for over three decades, having that one per......more

This is a widow’s account of the diagnosis, demise, and aftermath of the loss of a beloved husband. It is a touching story, however much of it didn’t resonate with me. That’s not a prerequisite of course, as everyone deals with grief differently, but if you choose to pick this book up I’d recommend......more

This book is written by a woman who has lost her husband to cancer and is absolutely heart-wrenching. It was an enjoyable read, even so. I was so very sad that it appeared Ruth did not have much emotional support during the process and after her husband's death except for her husband himself. Her lo......more

Short, but excellent memoir about love, an unexpected and fatal diagnosis, and the ways in which the author dealt with them. I found it very relatable, especially because of the way the author uses small observations to convey a larger truth. It’s old, but not dated.......more