by Amy Lin
First published 2015
Bayan Shimizu faces the unthinkable when his brother Lakas dies suddenly. The young writer searches for ways to process his grief and finds an unexpected outlet in wordplay and puns. Through crafting jokes and clever language, Bayan discovers that humor can coexist with sorrow. His writing becomes a bridge between his pain and his healing, connecting him with others who understand loss. The puns he creates serve as both tribute to his brother and lifeline for himself. Bayan learns that creativity can forge bonds with people around him, turning solitary grief into shared understanding. His journey shows how sibling love persists even after death, finding new forms of expression through wit and words.
Genres: fiction, grief, humor, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, grief
66 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform