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In The Song Is You by Arthur Phillips, Julian Donohue, a middle-aged advertising director, grapples with grief and a sense of emptiness following his son's death and separation from his wife. His life intertwines with Cait O’ Dwyer, a young Irish singer, as he believes he can inspire her music. Their complex relationship unfolds, filled with longing and the transformative power of music. The book touches on sensitive topics such as losing a loved one and marital infidelity.