Widowish: A Memoir

Melissa Goulds hopeful memoir of grieving outside the box and the surprising nature of love.

When Melissa Goulds husband, Joel, was unexpectedly hospitalized, she could not imagine how her life was about to change. Overwhelmed with uncertainty as Joels condition tragically worsened, she offered him the only thing she could: her love and devotion. Her dedication didnt end with his death.

Left to resume life without her beloved husband and raise their young daughter on her own, Melissa soon realized that her and Joels love lived on. Melissa found she didnt fit the typical mold of widowhood or meet the expectations of mourning. She didnt look like a widow or act like a widow, but she felt like one. Melissa was widowish.

Melissas personal journey through grief and beyond includes unlikely inspiration from an evangelical preacher, the calming presence of some Real Housewives, and the unexpected attention of a charming musician.

A modern take on loss, Widowish illuminates the twists of fate that break our world, the determination that keeps us moving forward, and the surprises in life we never see coming.