The Year of Magical Thinking appears in 12 book lists

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The Year of Magical Thinking appears in 12 book lists on Shepherd.

The best books on grief to normalize mourning and confirm you are not going crazy

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The best books for feeling validated in your grief

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The best books that give an insider’s view of the good, bad, beautiful, and ugly in medicine

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The best memoirs by badass women with grit

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The best books to get to grips with grief

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The best books by and about kick-ass, strong-willed, independent women

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The best memoirs and books on the politics of memory

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The best books about trying to live life after the sudden death of a loved one

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The best books for when you’re grieving and need more than platitudes

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The best novels that reveal the interior thoughts of its characters as they navigate the fragility of life and relationships

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The best books for a cleansing sob fest

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The best books on horrible years

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