What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love
What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2005264
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New York City • 1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Carole Radziwill's What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love recounts her experiences of love, friendship, and loss. The memoir spans her marriage to Anthony Radziwill, their battle with his cancer, and her close bond with John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, offering a poignant look at human resilience and connection amid tragedy.
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Readers appreciate What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love by Carole Radziwill for its poignant and heartfelt exploration of loss and resilience. Critics commend Radziwill’s eloquent writing and emotional depth, though some feel the narrative occasionally lacks focus. Overall, it's a compelling read that resonates with those who've experienced profound grief.
Who Should Read What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love?
Readers who appreciate poignant memoirs of personal loss and resilience, tinged with elements of friendship and love, will be captivated by Carole Radziwill's What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love. Fans of Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking and Cheryl Strayed’s Wild will find this narrative compelling and heartfelt.
25,509 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Carole Radziwill, the author of What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love, is a cousin-in-law to the late John F. Kennedy Jr. through her marriage to Anthony Radziwill.
The memoir was published in 2005 and went on to become a New York Times bestseller, attracting acclaim for its poignant and heartfelt storytelling.
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Before writing memoirs, Carole Radziwill had an accomplished career as a journalist, working for ABC News where she won several awards, including three Emmys.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New York City • 1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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