Here After: A Memoir

This memoir is a raw, unfiltered dive into grief, and Amy Lin does not hold back. If you're looking for a hopeful, uplifting take on loss… this isn’t it. But if you want an honest, beautifully written exploration of heartbreak, this book delivers. This intensely personal, deeply moving, and, at times, almost too painful memoir following the unexpected death of her young husband demonstrates her deep despair. I would’ve loved more backstory, but still, this one stays with you.

I have the utmost respect for Amy’s journey and what she’s been through. That being said, I’m surprised this book has as many devoted fans as it does. It was pretty shallow and the format made it kinda feel like it was written in an hour… BUT This book was obviously very healing for her and that’s the most important part of memoirs 🫶

Amy Lin is one of a kind. Her writing is so raw and I found myself thinking just how proud of her Kurtis would truly be. Everyone deserves that love that makes them feel so special and deserving of the world. As I read each unique chapter I could not put it down. Thank you Amy for your vulnerability in allowing the reader to get to know your Kurtis and how he taught you to keep going and reach for the stars. There is no doubt he would indeed be jumping for joy at this incredible debut.

Easily my favorite book of 2024. Such an honest recounting of loss, grief, pain, and movement despite all of that. Beautiful.