How would you live your life, knowing that you were slowing going to lose control of your body?

At first, this book seems like it is about a woman, Karina, who is trying to navigate life as a newly empty-nester post divorce. It is clear to see that the marriage was not a good one, but now she is all alone.

But soon, we meet Richard, the ex-husband. Richard is a concert pianist who has recently diagnosed.

We follow his journey as his body begins to betray him, we see his struggles. We also see the evolution of their relationship and the healing that happens over time.

I would consider this a gentle introduction to the devastating disease that ALS is.