BLACK WIDOW A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like "Journey" in the Title

Entertainment columnist Leslie Gray Streeter gives voice to love and loss in this memoir about grief. A black woman who was married to a Jewish man, she is a big personality with a unique story, and it shows throughout her lively narrative style. Listeners' laughter may turn to tears as they hear her detail the circumstances of her husband's unexpected death. Streeter is witty, sharp, and unflinchingly honest. Her pace is swift as she describes what she calls the "fish out of water" experiences that surrounded the mixed-race, multi-faith couple. Moments of humor are unexpected and welcome. This may be a title to recommend to friends facing similar losses, when they are ready. M.R. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2020]