"There is so much to admire in these deeply human tales confronting grief, death, loneliness, and despair. Each compelling and complex character reveals an unexpected grace, reveals comfort where one would never expect to find it, and this gives a reader the courage to face the worst. Whether you're grieving or celebrating the beauty of this life, these stories will speak to you." –Karen Stefano, author of What a Body Remembers: A Memoir of Sexual Assault and Its Aftermath