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S**A
Notes on Grief
This is a touching autobiographical account of the undulations of the grief Chimamanda finds herself wading through when her father dies during the early days of the pandemic. The “stages of grief” are visible to those familiar with them, and her pain palpable from her poignant prose.As someone who experienced their first, profound, significant bereavement only six months ago, this short essay resonates deeply. The old adage that you must have experienced it to fully understand is undoubtedly true here.As a healthcare educator, this is a book I intend to utilise in my teachings on the grief experience. It is a quick read in uncomplicated language, but it’s impact will last significantly longer with me.
A**
Heartbeat
The pain of losing a father in a heartbeat. Realistic and beautifully reflects the pain - another superb book from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Relates to grief and closure that one cannot have with family in parents homeland tragedy’s due to travel restrictions - covid pandemic. Written so beautifully that one can relate to in other times as in the end it’s the loss of a beloved father…
I**S
This woman always speaks to my soul
“ …To have love snatched from you, especially unexpectedly, and then to be told to turn to memories. Rather than succour, my memories bring eloquent stabs of pain that say, ‘This is what you will never again have.’ Sometimes they bring laughter, but laughter like glowing coals that soon burst aflame in pain. I hope that it is a question of time- that it is too soon, to expect memories to serve only as salve.”
M**S
Good read
Very relatableQuick read
D**I
My heart needed this one
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Notes on Grief gives voice to the raw, unspoken weight of loss. Her reflections on her father’s death capture the depth of grief in ways that made my own pain feel seen and understood. Both deeply personal and universally resonant, it is a powerful, poignant companion for anyone navigating mourning.
J**D
Poignant
Well written and raw
A**R
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is simply perfect
The book is so inspiring and truly moving. She explores the feelings related to the mourning of her beloved father in a way that really captures you and lifts up your spirit.As a person who has gone through the same devastating event in life, this book is really great and touching.The book arrived on time and in great conditions, new as promised.
L**U
'Notes'
Only 85 pages, 7 are blank!
