- Blurb -
' If I were to look closely at the jagged edges of my fragmented heart, I' m sure I' d see that some spaces now shine with gold. And that is what he left for me. ' On the 17th November 2019, Grey Atticus Fox was born, nine weeks early, to Georgie and Mike in a Kent hospital. Heart wrenching, cathartic, life-affirming, this is her account of the 21 days they had together, and its aftermath - the search to make sense of unimaginable loss. It bears witness to both the confusion and the clarity that accompany great pain, and stands as a testament to empathy, care and humanity when life is at its hardest. ' He was looked after by strangers who became family, and he saw more kindness, more love, in twenty-one days than some might see in a lifetime. For his brief moments in this world, he experienced all of the very best things it can offer. ' Georgie' s spare, intimate and at times surprisingly comic writing offers an extraordinary message of hope. If Not For You is about the redeeming power of love, even in our darkest hour.
- Titles in the Series -
If Not For You: A Memoir
- Reviews -
I have spent the evening reading (and, yes, God, tissues . . . ) It is heart breaking, beautiful, important, full of integrity, powerful and honest, inspiring & full of the wonder of women and love . . . In bits . . . but also, full of admiration. Georgina is a wonderful writer, clear & honest, but never sentimental, and she lets all the other people going through this terrible time with her shine as well. It' s also full of strength and hope, and I' ve no doubt will both help many and also give comfort to other mothers & fathers who have lost a child. -- Kate Mosse, bestselling author of Labyrinth and The Burning Chambers This quietly devastating account of birth, pain and loss is gripping. As I read, I was lost in the quiet, tense atmosphere of Grey' s story. Georgina Lucas portrays the world of the NICU in minute, often poetic detail, finding warmth and humour when life seems bleakest. It is an unflinching and beautiful book, ending on a note of light and love in a way that should inspire us all. -- Sophie Kinsella, bestselling author of Can You Keep a Secret and the Shopaholic series An extraordinary read. This tender, exquisite memoir explores devastating loss and grief, yes, but most of all it is a book about the surpassing, redemptive power of love. I cannot stop thinking about it. -- Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Hunting Party and The Guest List I finished reading this yesterday in a welter of emotions and not a few tears. I think that this is an amazing story, delicately but powerfully told. Georgina' s observations of people, places and events ring so true - they are so often searingly accurate and also so wonderfully compassionate. Despite what could be an inexorably sad story I' m interested that the words I wrote down as I read it are all positive: optimism / hope / strength / power / love. It is my firm belief that immortality is being remembered by those who loved us and Greyman undoubtedly will continue to be remembered and celebrated. -- Dr Richard Shepherd, bestselling author of Unnatural Causes Wow. That has been a heart-wrenching few hours' reading - difficult to read with streaming eyes! It' s an incredibly sad but in some ways, also a truly beautiful story. It is heart-breaking in the sense of loss and tragedy, but also uplifting in the way the love sings from each page. Really quite extraordinary. -- John Nichol, bestselling author of Spitfire and Lancaster Georgie Lucas writes superbly with her spare, and unsentimental prose. -- Miriam Stoppard This is the most beautiful thing I have ever read; a heart-breaking account of a tragic death that is also a profound, lyrical, sometimes funny and ultimately joyful meditation on the meaning of life. The book of the year, perhaps the decade. -- Tom Bradby Beautifully written, searingly honest and profoundly uplifting, this is a book to remind us what is most important in life; a book for anyone who has suffered a loss, or ever will. In short, it is a book for everyone. -- Katherine Webb, bestselling author of The Legacy
- Author Bio -
Georgina Lucas is a writer and editor, whose journalism has appeared in a wide variety of publications including the DailyTelegraph, Stylist. co. uk and Stella magazine.
- Full Details -
Status: | Active |
ISBN-13: | 9780349144832 |
Published: | 12 Jan 2023 |
Published In: | United Kingdom |
Imprint: | Abacus |
Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
Format: | Paperback |
Height: | 198mm |
Width: | 126mm |
Spine: | 22mm |
Weight: | 41g |
Pages: | 320 |
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