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The Grief of Others

by Leah Hager Cohen
Riverhead: Penguin Group (USA). Sept. 2011. 384p. ISBN 9781594488054. $26.95.
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OrangeReviewStarThe death of a newborn shatters family members, then teaches them to share one another's burdens. Cohen excels at family drama—as with her recent House Lights, called "gorgeous" (Los Angeles Times) and "a hit" (LJ)—so this should be good. And perhaps win Cohen a few more fans.
The death of a newborn shatters family members, then teaches them to share one another's burdens. Cohen excels at family drama—as with her recent House Lights, called "gorgeous" (Los Angeles Times) and "a hit" (LJ)—so this should be good. And perhaps win Cohen a few more fans.
Reviewed by Barbara Hoffert , Apr 01, 2011
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