The Light of the World by Elizabeth Alexander
"The Light of the World" is a deeply moving memoir about the author's life with her husband, an Eritrean-born chef and painter, their love story, and the grief and healing she experiences after his sudden death. The book is a reflection on their family life, their shared passion for art, and the author's journey through the pain of loss. It's a poetic tribute to a life well-lived and the enduring power of love.
The 8539th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 209
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- 7th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)