The Bright Hour: A Memoir of Living and Dying
The Bright Hour: A Memoir of Living and Dying
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017288
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
North Carolina • 2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Bright Hour: A Memoir of Living and Dying by Nina Riggs is a poignant reflection of a person's experience with terminal cancer. The memoir explores themes of love, family, and mortality, drawing inspiration from Ralph Waldo Emerson and capturing moments of grace amid life's challenges.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Emotional
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Bright Hour: A Memoir of Living and Dying by Nina Riggs is widely praised for its eloquent prose and poignant exploration of life and mortality. Riggs's courage and humor provide a thoughtful and moving narrative. Some readers find the subject matter heavy, but many appreciate the memoir's ability to inspire reflection on what it means to truly live.
Who Should Read The Bright Hour: A Memoir of Living and Dying?
Readers who appreciate poignant, reflective memoirs on life's fleeting moments will enjoy The Bright Hour by Nina Riggs. Fans of Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air or Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking will find Riggs' exploration of living with terminal cancer both moving and enlightening.
22,123 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
288
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
North Carolina • 2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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