We lost our Dad a few weeks ago now to cancer. She took care of him 24/7 for his last month on hospice at her home. She is 28. It was tough on her. She likes quirky stuff. Ideally I’d like it to touch on a somewhat father/daughter story but she could use some smiles so nothing dark. I’m just getting into books myself so I don’t have much knowledge to the range of what’s out there. Thanks in advance to anyone who can suggest something.
by TheBetterDad
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A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki reached me after my sibling died a few years ago. It helped me turn the page.
first of all, so sorry for your loss. losing a loved one is difficult at the best of times but especially so around the holidays.
here are some suggestions:
the unsinkable greta james by jennifer e smith – kind of a crap title for a story that is hard to describe without spoilers. an indie musician who had a flame out onstage might find redemption in an unlikely place, while on a cruise with her estranged father
bellweather rhapsody by kate racculia is like a wes anderson movie: innocent, ethereal, technicolor, tinged with melancholy but funny and mysterious. hard to describe but it’s delightful
the guncle by stephen rowley – a delightful mix of sentimental moments, deep thoughts, acerbic wit, and some swears.
nothing to see here by kevin wilson – so intentionally weird and quirky, yet oddly endearing.