2022: A beautiful memoir that is very heavy - definitely be careful with this one if you've recently / ever experienced a loss!

However, I would recommend this to anyone who recently lost a parent and is looking for a companion in that journey of grief. Schulz is raw, open, honest, and detailed in her descriptions of life after losing her father. There is an awful lot in here about finding love, but the primary feelings and takeaways that stuck with me long after finishing the memoir are all about loss.

This was so reminiscent of [b:Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life|50887097|Why Fish Don't Exist A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life|Lulu Miller|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1565526670l/50887097._SY75_.jpg|71431307] but lacked the science intrigue that Miller so expertly crafted to surround her personal journey. I loved Miller's interweaving of research and discovery, and her own story of how to categorize her life. Schulz takes a more directly personal approach, and writes as if this is her own diary. There is thought and connection and storytelling, but it's much more confined to Schulz's own life. That being said, if you enjoyed Miller's memoir, there's a strong chance you'll also enjoy Schulz's.