The Rules of Inheritance

I had a hard time getting into this book,

The Rules of Inheritance.

It's raw.

Claire Bidwell Smith's memoir does not read chronologically 

but instead is laid out through the five stages of grief,

A deep, intense grief stemming from

losing both her parents to cancer at a young age:

Denial

Anger

Bargaining

Depression

Acceptance

It's not an easy read. 

It's raw emotions slashing across the page, 

creeping around corners 

and draping across your shoulders. 

Yet, it was interesting. 

It made me want to gather up my loved ones and spend more quality time.

And Claire Bidwell Smith writes well. Very descriptive, evoking emotions.

Despite the rock bottom, she manages to come out of this...

and turn her life into something that matters. 

It was inspiring, despite my doubts and depression reading it. 

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This is a paid book review for BlogHer Book Club but the opinions expressed are my own.