In this book, Joan Didion tells the story of the most difficult year of her life. A year when her husband, writer John Gregory Dunne, with whom she had lived for more than 40 years, suddenly passed away. The book is a moving memoir about the author's grief, about overcoming loss, understanding what happened, and about the signs that, if noticed, might have prevented it. The author immerses herself in the disorienting and surrealistic experience of loss, reflecting on the rituals and memories that shape our understanding of life and death. The memoir is not only a story of personal tragedy but also a study of grief, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.