A TRUCE THAT IS NOT PEACE

Acclaimed novelist Miriam Toews narrates her haunting and, at times, funny memoir, which explores why she writes. In a conversational tone, Toews recounts mundane memories while unpacking her profound grief at losing both her father and sister to death by suicide. Through her writing and narration, Toews injects witty quips to break up the tragic subject matter, delivering her hallmark balance of weightiness and levity. Her nonlinear narrative--a blend of stream of consciousness and literary quotes, lines from correspondence, and personal anecdotes--results in an intimate and distinctive listening experience. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will find this candid meditation on loss and the healing power of storytelling a short but moving auditory journey. V.T.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2025]