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All of These People: A Memoir of Family, Absence, and the Search for Meaning

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By Jami Attenberg

In her memoir, All of These People, Jami Attenberg explores the themes of family, absence, and the search for meaning. Attenberg's writing is honest, raw, and deeply moving, and she paints a vivid portrait of her family and her own experiences. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with family relationships or the loss of a loved one.

Attenberg begins the memoir with her childhood in the 1970s and 1980s. She grew up in a close-knit family with her parents and two older sisters. However, her idyllic childhood was shattered when her father died suddenly when she was just 11 years old. Attenberg's father's death had a profound impact on her and her family, and she struggled to come to terms with his absence.

All of These People: A Memoir

by Fergal Keane

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	908 KB
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Print length	:	320 pages

In the years that followed her father's death, Attenberg's family moved several times. She attended different schools, and she tried to find her place in the world. However, she always felt like an outsider. She was never able to fully fit in, and she always felt like she was missing something.

As she got older, Attenberg began to explore her own identity. She experimented with different relationships, and she tried to find her own voice. However, she still felt like she was searching for something more. She wanted to find her place in the world, and she wanted to find a way to heal the wounds of her past.

In her memoir, Attenberg writes about her experiences with love, loss, and family. She explores the complexities of human relationships, and she tries to make sense of the world around her. All of These People is a beautifully written and deeply moving memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with family relationships or the loss of a loved one.

Themes

The memoir explores several themes, including:

* **Family** - The memoir is a meditation on the importance of family. Attenberg writes about her close-knit family, and she explores the ways in which family relationships can shape our lives. * **Absence** - The memoir also explores the theme of absence. Attenberg's father died when she was just 11 years old, and his absence had a profound impact on her life. She writes about the ways in which we can cope with loss, and she explores the ways in which absence can shape our lives. * **The search for meaning** - Attenberg's memoir is also a search for meaning. She writes about her experiences with love, loss, and family, and she tries to make sense of the world around her. She explores the ways in which we can find meaning in our lives, and she offers hope for those who are struggling to find their place in the world.

Writing style

Attenberg's writing is honest, raw, and deeply moving. She writes with a clarity and precision that is both beautiful and heartbreaking. She is able to capture the complexities of human relationships, and she explores the ways in which we can cope with loss and find meaning in our lives.

All of These People is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with family relationships or the loss of a loved one. Attenberg's writing is honest, raw, and deeply moving, and she paints a vivid portrait of her family and her own experiences. This is a memoir that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

All of These People: A Memoir

by Fergal Keane

4.5 out of 5