“I celebrate myself,” the American Walt Whitman wrote in his late edition of that famous poem, “and sing myself.” That had really struck me when I’d finally read it, in my early twenties by then. Imagine believing in a self, any self, yourself that much.
Selected as one of the Best Books of 2024 (so far) by NY Times Book Review. Review by David Sheff: “A Mother’s Devastating Memoir of Losing Her Adult Son. In “Fi,” Alexandra Fuller describes the sudden death of her 21-year-old.”
Imagine…
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Sounds gut wrenching and yet she overcame the greiving process. That’s the beauty of life. 🙂
Yes, I’ve just started the book but I think that is the punch line….
I don’t read book anymore and raely listen to them. I’m not sure why, I have the interest and time but it needs to become a habit or I forget.
Beautiful review of the book. We all do what we need to when faced with losing a child. There is no bandaid that fits everyone.
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Heartbreaking. Let us know how you get on with the book.
Will do Laila…
Big Alexandra Fuller fan…can’t wait to read this, though I know it will be a tough go….
Yes….
“Wherever it is you’re needed. Go there”
Imagine letting go of those we love after death with that mentality.
Thanks for the share DK.
This is written with a torn heart and a blessed pen…. I only hope that I‘ll never need to read this book! Our bro and sis in law have lost their 23 old child – and I simply cannot imagine what that does to a mother, a father, to siblings. But so beautifully written!
Yes. Agree Kiki.
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Soo heart felling…looking forward for the book