Why people recommend it
In Love by Amy Bloom is a deeply moving memoir that chronicles the author's journey as she supports her husband through his decision to end his life following an early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis. On an episode of The Book Review titled The Critics’ Picks: A Year in Reading in 2024, Gilbert Cruz brought up the memoir, noting that it was moving in a completely different way than other works discussed and pointing out how enthusiastic Dwight Garner had been about it. Garner previously found deep resonance in the book, and the critics revisited its emotional weight during their year-end conversation. The memoir addresses a harrowing and deeply personal topic with honesty, dignity, and literary skill, offering readers a raw look at love, autonomy, and grief. Cruz and Garner's discussion highlighted the book's capacity to affect readers profoundly, cementing its status as a memorable and courageous contribution to the genre of life writing that confronts terminal illness and bodily agency head-on.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“I also found one and this is moving in a completely different way that you were big on Dwight which was Amy Bloom's in love”