“The story seems to begin with catastrophe but in fact began earlier and is not a tragedy but rather a love story. Perhaps tragedies are only tragedies in the presence of love, which confers meaning to loss. Loss is not felt in the absence of love.”–Elizabeth Alexander, The Light of the World
This is a beautiful, deeply personal, and poignant book from poet Elizabeth Alexander. It will resonate with anyone who has loved and lost their loved one to death. It is a love story–how Elizabeth and her husband, Ficre, met, fell in love, began their family, and loved their life together–until the unthinkable happened. Ficre died suddenly just days after his 50th birthday. Elizabeth was left to raise their two sons and to navigate her life without her soulmate and best friend.
Elizabeth shares the depth of her grief with unvarnished honesty. She loved deeply and grieved deeply. She also shares the beauty of family, community, love, and a well lived life. It is a book of grief and gratitude that will enrich your life.
Content Advisory: Death