Clover Brooks understands loneliness. At age six, her parents died in an accident and she was then raised by her grandfather. There could not have been a stronger bond than the one that grew between them. Her attempts at friendship and romance failed and left her scarred. If she didn't get close to anyone, then no one could hurt her. She hadn't seen her grandfather for a year when he died. Her guilt was intense. After all he had given her, he died alone. Having been a student of death, so to speak, she became a death doula. Was this her destiny or a way to cope with her grief? Now, at age thirty-six, Clover has never been kissed and has one friend. She spends more time with those that are dying than anyone else. A chance meeting with a man and a new neighbor changes the course of her life. Will she adapt?
Author Mikki Brammer has created a gem of a protagonist in the character of Clover. She is kind and compassionate, always respecting her clients' privacy. She will do anything she can to provide care and dignity at the end of their lives. But, what about her life? Will there be someone there with her at the end of her life and will she have regrets?
There is much to value in this unique and beautifully told story. There are moving and poignant moments. It is filled with insight, sensitivity, and wisdom. Grief is closely examined. THE COLLECTED REGRETS OF CLOVER by Mikki Brammer is as much about living life as it is about death. This book is impactful and memorable. Readers will think about Clover Brooks long after reading the last page of this book. Highly recommended.
"A beautiful tale of a vulnerable, compassionate woman who finds that, in order to care for others, she must also let herself be cared for." ––Kirkus (starred review)
What’s the point of giving someone a beautiful death if you can’t give yourself a beautiful life?
From the day she watched her kindergarten teacher drop dead during a dramatic telling of Peter Rabbit, Clover Brooks has felt a stronger connection with the dying than she has with the living. After the beloved grandfather who raised her dies alone while she is traveling, Clover becomes a death doula in New York City, dedicating her life to ushering people peacefully through their end-of-life process.
Clover spends so much time with the dying that she has no life of her own, until the final wishes of a feisty old woman send Clover on a trip across the country to uncover a forgotten love story––and perhaps, her own happy ending. As she finds herself struggling to navigate the uncharted roads of romance and friendship, Clover is forced to examine what she really wants, and whether she’ll have the courage to go after it.
Probing, clever, and hopeful, The Collected Regrets of Clover is perfect for readers of The Midnight Library and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine as it turns the normally taboo subject of death into a reason to celebrate life.
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