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Quote by Ali Smith

“Perhaps somewhere in all of this if you look there's a proof of love.”

Work

This book weaves together two distinct storylines, one set in the present and the other in the Renaissance, creating a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary experiences. The narrative delves into the lives of two girls, each facing their own challenges and discoveries, while reflecting on the power of art and the passage of time. more

Author

Ali Smith

Ali Smith, born in 1962, is a renowned British writer. Her works are known for their unique style and profound themes, covering various genres such as novels, essays, and plays. Smith's writing often explores the relationship between individuals and society, as well as the intertwining of history and reality. more

“I stared at the hospice nurse's clipboard of notes, her purple scrubs, her file filled with Momma's health history, and I listened to the clicking of her pen and never looked her in the eye. She didn't belong in our home. She was just full of false information, cynical with age, and her pessimism about Momma's lifespan was making the house feel claustrophobic, like a coffin. She was closing the lid.”

Loss Grief Medicine Motherhood Hospice

Author:Caitlin Garvey

“I began this process by wondering what it would mean for me to lay Momma to rest. But I did the opposite of laying her to rest—I brought her stories back to life, making her more real to me and less of a stranger. I worked to remember her. I was carrying around her dead body with me before, and now I carry the parts that are alive.”

Hope Loss Grief Depression Cancer Motherhood

Book:The Mourning Report

Source: The Mourning Report

“My whole world depended on Momma's. But I'm trying to embrace the present, and I've learned to admire smallness. Some days, I go on car rides with my sisters, and we listen to bouncy music and sing along, off-key, and we laugh as we recall stories from childhood, and I feel free.”

Love Hope Loss Grief Family Depression

Book:The Mourning Report

Source: The Mourning Report

“When a play ends, the audience gets up and follows signs for the exit. For a few hours after Momma died, I lay in my bed and thought I might not ever be able to get up again--without her and her direction, I worried that I'd forget the basic rules of existing.”