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Grief is for People

bySloane Crosley

Who is this book for? Readers interested in personal narratives about grief and loss, as well as those who appreciate humor in serious topics.

Topics Loss and GriefFriendshipIdentity
MoodMelancholic, Humorous, Reflective
Female protagonist
HumorOccasional Humor
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND VOGUE BEST BOOK OF 2024 'Obviously, Grief Is for People is about grief, but Sloane Crosley can't help being funny' GABRIELLE ZEVIN 'A stunning investigation into the nature of loss' VOGUE 'I am a Crosley fan and, to my mind, this is her best book: subtle, brutal and, amazingly, funny, with twists that made me catch my breath' SUNDAY TIMES For most of her adult life, Sloane and Russell worked together and played together as they navigated the corridors of office life, the literary world, and the dramatic cultural shifts in New York City. One day, while Russell is still alive, Sloane's apartment is broken into. Along with her most prized possessions, the thief makes off with her sense of security, leaving a mystery in its place. When Russell dies exactly one month later, his suicide propels her on a wild quest to right the unrightable, to explore what constitutes family and possession as the city itself faces the staggering toll brought on by the pandemic. Crosley's search for truth is frank, darkly funny, and gilded with a resounding empathy. Upending the 'grief memoir' in this deeply moving and surprisingly suspenseful portrait of friendship, Grief Is for People is a category-defying story of the struggle to hold on to the past without being consumed by it. A modern elegy, it is a book about loss packed with verve for life, rising precisely to console and challenge our notions of mourning during these grief-stricken times.

Language

en

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781805223023

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