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This Angel on My Chest

Leslie Pietrzyk
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This Angel on My Chest

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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Leslie Pietrzyk

This Angel on My Chest

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

608

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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This Angel on My Chest by Leslie Pietrzyk is a collection of short stories that explore the profound grief and complex emotions of young widows following the sudden death of their husbands, each story delving into different coping mechanisms and stages of recovery. Using diverse forms, from traditional prose to experimental structures like lists and quizzes, Pietrzyk captures the myriad ways individuals process loss.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Emotional

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

165 ratings

86%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Leslie Pietrzyk's This Angel on My Chest is lauded for its poignant and lyrical portrayal of grief, capturing the raw, varied experiences of losing a spouse. Critics commend Pietrzyk's innovative narrative structure and emotional depth. However, some find the fragmented format occasionally disorienting. Overall, it is a compelling, emotionally resonant read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read This Angel on My Chest?

Readers who appreciate complex explorations of grief and resilience will enjoy This Angel on My Chest by Leslie Pietrzyk. Fans of Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking or Cheryl Strayed's Wild will be drawn to Pietrzyk's profound and poignant narratives. This collection resonates with contemporary literary fiction enthusiasts.

4.4

165 ratings

86%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

608

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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