First published 2007
Elizabeth Edwards opens her life to readers in this deeply personal autobiography. The former lawyer and wife of Senator John Edwards confronts two devastating challenges that tested her family's resilience. In 1996, she and her husband lost their teenage son Wade in a tragic accident that shattered their world. Edwards describes how they found strength through the support of family, friends, and compassionate strangers who reached out during their darkest hours. Years later, just days before the 2004 election where her husband ran as the Democratic vice presidential candidate, Edwards received another blow when doctors diagnosed her with advanced breast cancer. She chronicles her battle against the disease with the same honesty she brings to discussing her son's death. Edwards reflects on how these experiences shaped her understanding of grief, hope, and the unexpected kindness of others. Her story reveals how a family can endure unimaginable loss and continue to find meaning in life.
Genres: family-life, autobiography, contemporary, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-journey
659 pages · Paperback · Large Print Pr
Content warnings: death, medical-trauma