Leaving Long Island ...and Other Departures
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The memoir explores a woman's journey through profound loss, including the death of a child and the dissolution of a lengthy marriage, while uncovering a genetic legacy common in the Ashkenazi Jewish community. It weaves a narrative that balances sorrow with the joy of new beginnings, offering a poignant reflection on resilience and the possibilities that emerge in the second half of life.