“Denial is humankind’s specialty, our handy aversion. We are so allergic to our own mortality; we’ll do anything to make it not so.”

Grief is for People is one of the most heartbreaking books I’ve read and yet I would recommend it to most who have experienced heavy grief in their life (so, most people). Crosley is specifically writing through the stages of grief after her best friend dies by suicide, but I think it has sentiments that feel relatable even if you have not lost someone to suicide.

It’s a book you need to be in the right headspace for, and for anyone with a history of suicide I would recommend proceeding with caution. I nevertheless found the writing to be powerful and raw, painting a portrait of how it feels to be left behind after losing someone you love.