This is the life story of Sybil Van Antwerp, a prickly, retired lawyer in her 70s, through her letters and emails to friends, family, and even famous authors like Joan Didion and Ann Patchett. The book explores themes of aging, regret, forgiveness, and connection as Sybil confronts her past, including the loss of a child and her adoption, through her correspondence. It's praised for its realistic and memorable character, its celebration of the written word, and its poignant look at a life unfolding through communication.
When Betty handed me this book, she motioned "zipping her mouth closed," saying she wasn't going to tell me her opinion. However, she had texted to ask if I wanted this book. She doesn't usually do that unless she enjoyed reading it. If you've read it, you can tell me whether it's good or bad, if you like. I'll still read it either way.
Week in Review
- For Monday Musing, I mused about a book that will probably take me forever to read, HERE.
- On Twosday, I wrote about the words SWiss and SWeet, HERE.
- I wrote about the number of steps in my Wednesday's workout, HERE, after walking to the grocery store.
- On Saturday, I learned that my daughter's father-in-law died, so I looked up all the times I've blogged about dying, HERE. I didn't think to ask how old he was.
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