Tracie Adams

Adams compiles a moving collection that reflects on the grace found in life’s broken edges, recognizing that in those moments, “when we are holding the shattered pieces in our hands, we realize we are only beginning to see the beauty of the story as it unfolds.” The essays touch on the lost dreams that come with dying too soon and too young—from a nephew’s final goodbyes due to leukemia complications to a decades-old friendship cut short by terminal cancer—while also brushing up against lighter fare, as in “Sound Advice from Your Favorite Pants,” a recounting of the good times spent traveling and celebrating special occasions with a cherished pair of jeans.As a hospice volunt...