Left on Tenth
Left on Tenth
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Brief
304
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New York City • 2010s
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron is a memoir chronicling the author's journey through grief, love, and illness after losing her husband. It captures Ephron's unexpected romance, her health struggles, and the resilience found in new beginnings. Through personal reflections, the book explores themes of healing, connection, and rediscovery in later life.
Emotional
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
14,520 ratings
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Review Roundup
Delia Ephron's Left on Tenth is praised for its heartfelt storytelling and candid exploration of grief and love. Readers appreciate Ephron's engaging narrative and humor amidst adversity. Criticisms include a perceived lack of depth in certain parts. Overall, it's celebrated for emotional resonance and warmth, appealing to fans of personal memoirs.
Who Should Read Left on Tenth?
A reader who enjoys personal memoirs with humor and heartfelt insights would like Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron. Fans of Nora Ephron’s witty style in I Remember Nothing or those drawn to Cheryl Strayed’s candid storytelling in Wild would appreciate this poignant blend of grief, love, and resilience.
14,520 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
304
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New York City • 2010s
2022
Adult
18+ years
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