The Widower’s Notebook A Memoir
The Widower’s Notebook A Memoir by Jonathan Santlofer, published by Penguin on July 10, 2018, is an illustrated account that explores the complexities of life after the loss of a spouse. This memoir presents a portrait of a marriage and delves into the challenges of navigating grief while attempting to maintain a semblance of normalcy. Through a blend of unexpected humor and warmth, Santlofer shares his experience following the sudden death of his wife, Joy, and the profound impact it has on his life and relationships.
Readers will find a deeply personal narrative that captures the emotional journey of mourning and healing. As Santlofer grapples with his feelings of loss, he reflects on his connections with family, particularly his daughter, Doria. The memoir addresses themes of death, grief, and the enduring power of familial love, offering insights into the process of coming to terms with a significant loss. With 272 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with the author’s poignant reflections and the intricacies of personal memoirs.
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Written with unexpected humor and great warmth, The Widower’s Notebook is a portrait of a marriage, an account of the complexities of finding oneself single again after losing your spouse, and a story of the enduring power of familial love.
“This is deeply moving … beautifully written and modulated, with a dollop of droll, black humor. It is such an achievement, like running uphill against a strong wind.”–Joyce Carol Oates
On a summer day in New York Jonathan Santlofer discovers his wife, Joy, gasping for breath on their living room couch. After a frenzied 911 call, an ambulance race across Manhattan, and hours pacing in a hospital waiting room, a doctor finally delivers the fateful news. Consumed by grief, Jonathan desperately tries to pursue life as he always had–writing, social engagements, and working on his art–but finds it nearly impossible to admit his deep feelings of loss to anyone, not even his to beloved daughter, Doria, or to himself.
As Jonathan grieves and heals, he tries to unravel what happened to Joy, a journey that will take him nearly two years.
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