“Sorrow comes with so many defense mechanisms. You have your shock, your denial, your getting wasted, your cracking jokes, and your religion. You also have the old standby catchall—the blind belief in fate, the whole "things happening for a reason" drill.”
This novel delves into the challenges and triumphs of raising a child, examining the emotional and relational dynamics within a family setting. more
Emily Giffin is an American best-selling author known for her warm and insightful novels. Her works often revolve around complex interpersonal relationships and emotional entanglements, which resonate well with readers. more
“I learned that getting mad was easier than being sad.”
“There is no grief like heartbreak.”
“you'd do anything to get a soul mate back, right?… I mean, that's the nature of soul mates.”
“..holding a book but reading the empty spaces.”