The author sent me an advanced copy in July. I had been meaning to finish it, but so much was going on. It took me a few months to get back to it. I finally finished reading it in November.
What’s the book about?
Grips of Grief is a memoir by Ayo Deforge. It describes the effects of grief on her life after losing her mother at a young age. The memoir also details the pain of facing adulthood without parental guidance and care. Infertility, faith, and community is a resounding theme in the book.
Themes covered
- Infertility and the stigma attached to the childless woman.
- The author’s faith was a resounding theme throughout the book. It followed her from childhood to adulthood. During this time, she learned its importance.
- The importance of building meaningful friendships.
- Career fears and struggles faced after relocating to a new country.
What I loved about the book?
I loved the author’s raw vulnerability and honesty about self-discovery while dealing with lifelong grief. She was open about her struggles with fertility. I found it encouraging how she leaned on her faith to get through these challenges.
Who will want to read the book?
- Anyone who is dealing with infertility will find this encouraging and very relatable.
- Anyone who is having a crisis of faith will find the author’s raw vulnerability on this topic refreshing. It might also help you remind yourself why you have faith in the first place.
- People who have dealt with grief especially those who lost a parent at a young age might find this very relatable.
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