دانلود کتاب Memorial Days 2025

In “Memorial Days,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks offers a poignant memoir reflecting on the sudden loss of her husband, Tony Horwitz. Horwitz, a vigorous and healthy sixty-year-old, unexpectedly collapsed and died on a Washington, D.C. sidewalk on Memorial Day 2019. The couple had shared over three decades together, transitioning from foreign correspondents in conflict zones to raising two sons on Martha’s Vineyard. Their life was filled with meaningful work, humor, and tender moments, making his abrupt passing profoundly jarring.

Three years after Tony’s death, Brooks sought solace by retreating to a remote island off the coast of Australia. In the isolation of a rustic shack along a rugged coastline, she dedicated time to mourn, reflect, and process her grief. This period allowed her to explore various cultural mourning practices and develop personal rituals to navigate the void left by her husband’s absence. “Memorial Days” serves as a testament to their enduring love and provides an intimate exploration of grief, resilience, and the journey toward healing¹.