Widowish, Melissa Gould
Widowish, Melissa Gould
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Widowish
A Memoir

Author: Melissa Gould

Narrator: Rachel Botchan

Unabridged: 7 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/2021

Synopsis

Melissa Gould’s hopeful memoir of grieving outside the box and the surprising nature of love.When Melissa Gould’s husband, Joel, was unexpectedly hospitalized, she could not imagine how her life was about to change. Overwhelmed with uncertainty as Joel’s condition tragically worsened, she offered him the only thing she could: her love and devotion. Her dedication didn’t end with his death.Left to resume life without her beloved husband and raise their young daughter on her own, Melissa soon realized that her and Joel’s love lived on. Melissa found she didn’t fit the typical mold of widowhood or meet the expectations of mourning. She didn’t look like a widow or act like a widow, but she felt like one. Melissa was widowish.Melissa’s personal journey through grief and beyond includes unlikely inspiration from an evangelical preacher, the calming presence of some Real Housewives, and the unexpected attention of a charming musician.A modern take on loss, Widowish illuminates the twists of fate that break our world, the determination that keeps us moving forward, and the surprises in life we never see coming.

About Melissa Gould

Melissa Gould’s essays have appeared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and more. She’s an award-winning screenwriter whose credits include Bill Nye, the Science Guy; Party of Five; Beverly Hills, 90210; and Lizzie McGuire. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Find out more about Melissa at https://widowish.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader

This memoir blew me away. Grief is a topic I find myself drawn to reading about. We have all experienced grief, but yet we don’t talk about it enough. I know I don’t. For that reason, I find books like this help me understand other’s grief, while also looking inside and making sense of my own. Widowi......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca

I got my copy in the Amazon monthly early releases this morning and finished this evening. At one point, while I was mid-gasp, ugly crying I asked myself, Why? Why on the first day of a new year full of all the hope and possibility would I pick this story today? And I am telling you, it is the prefe......more

Goodreads review by Deacon Tom

Heart On the Sleeve Story This was a really special book. I am very lucky to still be married to my wife for 48 years. All through this book I felt the pain of the author. Plus, I challenged myself to see how I would have reacted in many of the situations. The book is well written and a fast paced re......more

Goodreads review by Zoe

Honest, affecting, and thought-provoking! Widowish is a tender, moving memoir that takes you into the life of Melissa Gould as she struggles to raise her daughter, grieve, move forward, and learn to love again when her world is irrevocably shattered when her husband Joel, stricken with MS, suddenly p......more

Goodreads review by Jamie

Most of It Good, But... This is a book you certainly want to like because it is born of the author's pain and tragedy. She is very open and real about what has happened in her past—including the loss of her husband, their beginnings as a couple, and her early widowhood—as befitting a memoir. However,......more

Quotes

“Television writer Gould’s gripping debut memoir captures the traumatic experience of suddenly becoming a young widow…Her narrative is remarkable in how she skillfully dissects the day-to-day minutiae of grief, particularly the strange ways in which surrounding herself with community provided comfort but also reminded her of what she lost…Gould brings a unique vulnerability to this memoir that will encourage readers to hold their loved ones closer and celebrate life.” —Publishers Weekly

“An award-winning screenwriter’s account of how she survived the unexpected death of her beloved husband and learned to navigate life on her own…The main strength of this memoir is Gould’s insight into the impact that spousal loss has on personal identity…Gould’s book will appeal to women seeking to understand the meaning of widowhood. A candid…memoir of coping with grief and moving forward.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Melissa’s young husband gets bitten by a mosquito in their backyard pool in L.A. and somehow catches West Nile virus. He tragically dies, leaving Melissa behind to pick up the pieces of her life, raise their young daughter, and find herself—and love—again in this relatable, unforgettable, funny (yes, funny) read.” —Good Morning America

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