The No. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER from the author of the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling Canon Clement Series

Immensely moving and disarmingly witty Nigella Lawson

Such a moving, tough, funny, raw, honest read Matt Haig

Beautifully written, moving and gut-wrenching, but also at times very funny Ian Rankin

Captures brilliantly, beautifully, bravely the comedy as well as the tragedy of bereavement The Times

Will strike a chord with anyone who has grieved Independent

When the Reverend Richard Coles' partner died suddenly, shortly before Christmas in 2019, what came next took Richard by surprise. Despite his years of experience assisting his parishioners in examining life's moral questions, Richard now found he needed guidance himself. Much about grief was unexpected: the volume of sadmin that must be undertaken, how much harder it is travelling solo for work, the pain of typing a text message to your partner - then remembering they are gone. This deeply personal account of life after grief will resonate, unforgettably, long after the final page has been turned.

Astonishingly brave Dr Rachel Clark

Brief, wise, frank Daily Telegraph

Moving and candid i Newspaper

Massively comforting Dawn French

Will strike a chord with anyone who has grieved Independent

Has an immediacy that is not born of long reflection and it is all the better for it Financial Times

An honest book, and a brave one Oldie