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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • One woman's searing account of losing her entire family in a tsunami.
“The most exceptional book about grief I’ve ever read.... As unsparing as they come, but also defiantly flooded with light.... Extraordinary.” —Cheryl Strayed, The New York Times Book Review
In 2004, at a beach resort on the coast of Sri Lanka, Sonali Deraniyagala and her family—parents, husband, sons—were swept away by a tsunami. Only Sonali survived to tell their tale. This is her account of the nearly incomprehensible event and its aftermath.
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If you're drawn to stories of profound loss and healing, this memoir offers an honest and heartfelt look into one woman's journey through unimaginable grief. Sonali Deraniyagala's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, reminding us of the strength it takes to move forward after tragedy. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in resilience and the human capacity to find light after darkness.