Notes on Grief
Welcome back to Bibliotherapy Thursday! The winter months are home to a number of holy days, festivals, commemorations, and celebrations precious to communities around the world. While how and why these days are observed may differ, there is a common theme: the coming together of family and friends. Though this is often a time of great joy and connectedness, for those who have lost a loved one, these days can feel incredibly lonely. If this is a struggle familiar to you, you may find comfort in this week’s pick: Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
There are some wonderful books out there about moving through the grief process, but there’s a time and place for them. Early on, when you’re feeling the shock and pain of the prospect of life without someone you love, these types of books or ideas can feel trite and invalidating. Instead, there may be welcome relief in the raw honesty of a book like Notes on Grief. Known for her award-winning fiction and nonfiction, Nigerian author Adichie turned to writing as she grieved the sudden death of her father in 2020. Part journal, part eulogy, Adichie reflects on her father, their relationship, and her experience in the immediate aftermath of his passing. Brief, powerful, relatable, and validating, Notes on Grief may be a small solace to those who are missing a dearly loved person this season.
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