Acclaimed author Yiyun Li offers a profound exploration of living after unimaginable loss. Facing the immense grief of losing her sons, she turns to radical acceptance and philosophical inquiry, discovering how to ‘be’ amidst sorrow. This powerful memoir transcends typical narratives of grief, focusing instead on endurance, reading, and living thinkingly. A testament to resilience, this deeply moving and unsentimental account provides rare clarity for readers navigating life’s hardest questions. Essential for those seeking profound insights into the human spirit and the art of continuing to live.