On Love and Death and Belonging
On Love and Death and Belonging by Daphne Wright, published by Brimelow Goff on January 10, 2023, is a thoughtful exploration of the lives of three later-middle-aged individuals. This 270-page work delves into the complexities of aging, loneliness, and the quest for belonging, presenting a narrative that highlights the often-overlooked experiences of this demographic in contemporary literature.
Readers will encounter Fiona, a weary nurse nearing retirement, Brice, a gay man grappling with an ALS diagnosis, and Adelina, who faces domestic abuse while holding onto her faith. The book addresses themes of isolation and the challenges of life, emphasizing the characters’ journeys as they navigate their circumstances and seek connection. With its humorous yet profound tone, this edition offers a unique perspective on friendship and the human experience.
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Silver Medal Winner for Fiction-Urban for the Readers’ Favorite Award 2024 and 2024 WIBA Finalist On Love and Death and Belonging is a fresh, light-hearted, yet profound look at the intersection of the lives of three later-middle-aged people-a group often othered in today’s society and not always included in the lexicon of contemporary novels except as bit players. Fiona, a burned-out nurse, still needing a pay cheque, counting the days to retirement. Brice, a gay man coming to terms with a diagnosis of ALS and the need for care. Adelina, marginalized and living with domestic abuse, her belief in God guides her. The impacts of aging, loneliness, isolation, invisibility, and illness leading to medical assistance in dying unite these three characters as they search for belonging. On Love and Death and Belonging gives voice to the realization that life, by its very design, doesn’t always get easier. Sometimes, it’s just plain hard.
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