Two Women Walk into a Bar
£1.90
Cheryl Strayed, the bestselling author of Wild and Tiny Beautiful Things, finds humor and connection in a poignant short memoir about love, family secrets, and reconciliation.
Twenty-one years after Cheryl Strayed set off on the Pacific Crest Trail to heal from the death of her beloved mother, Cheryl’s mother-in-law, Joan, is given weeks to live. As she and her husband help see Joan through her final days, Cheryl reckons with their complicated relationship, determined to connect with a woman who both showed her love and (sometimes hilariously) held her at a distance. Cheryl reflects on their two decades together as she comes to a deeper understanding of the secrets and sorrows in Joan’s complicated past. At Joan’s bedside, it’s time to contemplate the challenges they’ve faced, to accept their differences, and to find some healing in goodbye.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Amazon Original Stories (1 Jan. 2024) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 4681 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 31 pages |
by Zac’s Mum
A short but powerful book that will take less than an hour to read. Cheryl’s mother-in-law is dying and this is the story of the last few weeks of her life. Full of the ordinary love that families have for each other it is a true reflection of how those last moments are. Tissues will be required. I’m not going to say I enjoyed this book because that wouldn’t feel right, but I’m glad I read it.
by Cassie
An honest account of the life and death of a person one might not necessarily like, but who is treated by the author with the utmoste respect and care. The writer is able to see beyond the abrasiveness and defensiveness of the dying woman and to find, and express, their shared humanity and love.
by Afshan M
This is such a beautifully written story. A master piece which takes you right in to the complex but heart warming relationship between the two women.
by PSantoro
The story of parents and children is both a story shared by all and at once entirely unique to each of us. Cheryl is a skilled author and here she deals sensitively with the story of the passing of a close relative, with all of her virtues and vices. And who among us is any better when all is said and done?
by DMSNAR
A beautiful, exploration of a possibly difficult relationship. Facing death isn’t easy but this short story is written honestly and frankly.
by Morven
I love this book. I’m fascinated by her descriptions of Joan, so honest, accurate, yet humourous, warm empathic. How to tell it like it is without seeming to be cruel or hurtful. The wife, mother-in-law relationship, complex, painful, funny, enraging, something we can relate to, the struggle, the challenge to make it work, draw boundaries, share the love. Insightful, inspiring, a lesson in life and art.
by Norman
Such a short book but written with so much emotion that touched me and bought some tears to my eyes reliving a similar time in my life . The story is sensitive and inspiring and I recommend anyone to read it because so many of us have been there at some time . It deserves all the good reviews !
by Mags
Loved this book it was like the author was having a conversation with the reader