Category Archives: Lending Insight

My expectation for “Our Souls at Night” was to be inspired to find love later in life, especially after the death of a spouse. But, sadly, I was disappointed. The book is written by the well-known author Kent Haru, who … Continue reading →

There is no single English word for a stillborn baby. The title of Elizabeth McCracken’s memoir, “An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination” becomes this writer’s sensitive description of that which no common noun can name: a baby … Continue reading →

“Once More We Saw Stars” by Jayson Greene describes agonizing pain, the difficulties of grief and the impact that love has on all of us. At its surface, his new memoir recounts the terrible accident that killed his young daughter: … Continue reading →

“Samantha Jane’s Missing Smile: A Story About Coping With the Loss of A Parent,” written by Julie Kaplow and Donna Pincus, and illustrated by Beth Spiegel, is a children’s book for ages 4 through 8 that compassionately guides families through … Continue reading →

In “That Good Night,” palliative doctor Sunita Puri helps patients determine what it means to live and die well. By doing so, she encourages us to ask those questions, too. As the daughter of deeply spiritual Indian immigrants, Puri was … Continue reading →

Brian Fies’ short, graphic novel, “Mom’s Cancer,” recounts his mother’s battle with metastatic lung cancer and the family dynamics that unfold during treatment. Originally created as an online comic, Fies work won an Eisner Award for best digital comic and … Continue reading →