"Dear Issy" is a poignant and deeply moving memoir that chronicles the life of a young woman as she navigates the tumultuous waters of love, loss, and resilience. Through heartfelt diary entries addressed to her daughter, Issy, she shares the intimate details of her journey, inviting readers into her world with raw honesty and vulnerability.
From the complexities of family dynamics to the challenges of toxic relationships, she bares her soul as she recounts the highs and lows of her personal experiences. Through it all, she discovers the transformative power of love - both romantic and familial - and learns valuable lessons about the importance of self-discovery and acceptance.
"Dear Issy" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of love. With its raw emotion, compelling storytelling, and universal themes of love, loss, and redemption, this memoir will resonate deeply with readers of all ages. It is a story of hope and perseverance, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, there is light to be found if we dare to look for it.
Elliot's partner was his whole world, but after Allan's death, his ghost haunts Elliot's dreams. Everyone tells Elliot to move on, but he isn't sure he can.
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It's been a year since the love of Elliot's life, Allan, passed away. Everyone thinks he should have recovered after that much time, but Allan still haunts Elliot every night. He struggles to maintain relationships with his family, and despite a coworkers interest he can't summon up the courage to date. Elliot is living for the past, because to live for the present means he'll have to live with a hole in his heart. But the question Elliot has to face chases him through his monotonous days: is mourning Allan with everything he has truly living?
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