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This book was heavy but I also really enjoyed and learned a lot from it. I went with the audio book version and it was not only read well by the author but includes some helpful audio clips that really enhance her story and process of understanding her CPTSD diagnosis. She cites a few studies I want to follow up on as well.

Is it even a Murakami story if it lacks a cat reference?

Always excited for a new Murakami book to read.

I would have been ok with not reading this. It was somewhat interesting at the start, but just dragged on for so long with random thoughts on experiencing covid while living in NYC, and her stressing about her jewelry being stolen and connecting this to her friend’s death. I also should have counted how many Joan Didion quotes were in the book. Grief is heavy so I’m also not trying to judge how someone experiences it, but also just didn’t get much out of this book.

I went back and finished this. Not worth my time (so I multitasked while listening); it didn’t get any better.

oops, reading another grief memoir.

“For the rest of my life, I will live with my hands outstretched for things that are no longer there.”

Loving this so much already and only 14% in to the audio version. This portion is in the first chapter, I had to go back to it and take it in again. Audiobook is a must but now I want a hard copy as well to take notes.