The Gone and the Going Away: A Moving Exploration of Grief and Loss

In her powerful and moving memoir, The Gone and the Going Away, Emily Rapp Black recounts the death of her father and the challenges of moving on without him. Black's writing is honest, raw, and ultimately hopeful, offering readers a deep understanding of the complexities of loss and the ways in which we can learn to live with it.

The Gone And The Going Away

by Maurice Manning

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
Item Weight	:	1.32 pounds
Dimensions	:	8.19 x 5.43 x 0.31 inches
File size	:	615 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	115 pages

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Black begins her story with the sudden death of her father from a heart attack. She was just 23 years old at the time, and her father's death was a complete shock. In the aftermath of his death, Black struggled to come to terms with her loss. She felt lost and alone, and she didn't know how to move on without her father.

Over time, Black began to find ways to cope with her grief. She started writing about her father, and she found that writing helped her to process her emotions and to make sense of her loss. She also found comfort in talking to other people who had lost loved ones. Through these experiences, Black began to learn how to live with her grief and to find joy in life again.

The Gone and the Going Away is a powerful and moving exploration of grief and loss. Black's writing is honest, raw, and ultimately hopeful. She offers readers a deep understanding of the complexities of loss and the ways in which we can learn to live with it. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a loved one.

Praise for The Gone and the Going Away

"Emily Rapp Black's The Gone and the Going Away is a beautiful and heartbreaking exploration of grief and loss. Black's writing is honest, raw, and ultimately hopeful. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a loved one."—Ann Patchett

"Emily Rapp Black's The Gone and the Going Away is a powerful and moving memoir about the death of her father. Black's writing is honest, raw, and ultimately hopeful. This is a beautifully written and deeply felt book that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a loved one."—Elizabeth Gilbert

"Emily Rapp Black's The Gone and the Going Away is a stunning achievement. This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it."—Cheryl Strayed

About the Author

Emily Rapp Black is the author of the memoirs The Still Point of the Turning World and The Gone and the Going Away. She is also the co-founder of the non-profit organization, The Rumpus. Black lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two children.

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The Gone And The Going Away

by Maurice Manning

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
Item Weight	:	1.32 pounds
Dimensions	:	8.19 x 5.43 x 0.31 inches
File size	:	615 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	115 pages

FREE