Why people recommend it
Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a deeply personal and reflective book documenting the author's experience following the death of her father. The book was discussed on The Book Review in two separate episodes. In the July 18, 2024 episode titled The Chinese Language Revolution, Kathryn Schulz spoke about the work, stating that she truly admired Adichie's book on the subject of grief and parental loss. Subsequently, in the March 21, 2025 rerun titled Steven Soderbergh on His Reading Life, host Gilbert Cruz mentioned Notes on Grief as part of an overarching list of Adichie's titles that guest Steven Soderbergh had read, which additionally encompassed Americana, The Thing Around Your Neck, Half of a Yellow Sun, and Purple Hibiscus. Together, these podcast references reflect the widespread critical appreciation for Adichie's nonfiction exploration of sorrow, showcasing how the powerful book resonates strongly with both literary critics and fellow writers navigating themes of loss.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
- Kathryn Schulz Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“What spurred you to read Americana, The Thing Around Your Neck, Notes on Grief, Half of a Yellow Sun, Purple Hibiscus?”
Kathryn Schulz — 1 mention
“I really admired Chim manda's book notes on Grief about the death of her father”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“what spurred you to read Americana the thing around your neck notes on Grief half of a yellow sun Purple Hibiscus well I'd heard about her so she was on my list”