Description
Two women—one a writer, one a longtime friend facing a terminal illness—embark on a profound journey of conversation and companionship as they navigate the final chapters of life. Through intimate dialogue and philosophical reflection, their exchanges explore themes of mortality, friendship, art, and what it means to truly be present for someone in their darkest hour. Sigrid Nunez crafts a meditation on human connection that transcends the typical narrative structure, offering readers a deeply moving exploration of how we support one another through life's most difficult passages. The novel celebrates the power of listening, the complexity of female friendship, and the ways literature and conversation can provide solace in the face of inevitable loss. With her characteristic intelligence and emotional depth, Nunez creates a work that is both tender and unflinching in its examination of mortality and meaning.
Available Editions
hardcover
Riverhead Books
Published Sep 8, 2020
224 pages
ISBN: 9780593191415
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Details
First Published
2020
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for What Are You Going Through by Sigrid Nunez.