Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died

by Ty Alexander

First published 2016

When her mother unexpectedly passes away, Ty is left grappling with unresolved feelings and a lifetime of memories. As she sifts through her mother's belongings, Ty is forced to confront the complex relationship they shared and the advice she wishes she had heard. Through raw vignettes and poignant reflections, Ty's story explores the transformative power of loss and the courage to embrace the future, even as she holds onto the past.

Genres: family-life, autobiography, biography-memoir, 21st-century

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: coming-of-age, personal-journey

224 pages · Paperback · TMA Press

Content warnings: death

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