The author confronts the profound grief and disorientation following the sudden death of her husband, a soldier killed in Iraq.

Artis Henderson, a journalist and essayist, recounts the arduous journey of rebuilding her life after its foundation was shattered by the loss of her husband. His death, caused by an Apache helicopter crash, tragically echoes the loss of her own father in a military plane crash when she was a child, leaving her mother a young widow. Henderson navigates the complexities of widowhood, drawing parallels between her own experience and that of her mother, while processing the dual trauma of losing both her father and husband to military service.

This memoir is likely to resonate with readers who have experienced loss, particularly those connected to military families. The author's background as a journalist suggests a clear and compelling narrative style, focusing on the emotional and practical challenges of widowhood. The dual trauma of losing both a father and husband in military service provides a unique and poignant lens through which to examine grief and resilience.