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Widow in the City (A Memoir of Heartbreaks and Hookups)
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Product Details
Author:
Amy Gabrielle
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
232
Publisher:
She Writes Press (May 5, 2026)
Imprint:
She Writes Press
Release Date:
May 5, 2026
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9798896362005
Weight:
10.56oz
Dimensions:
5.5" x 8.5" x 0.7"
File:
Eloquence-SimonSchuster_04072026_P9928843_onix30-20260407.xml
Folder:
Eloquence
List Price:
$17.99
Pub Discount:
65
Case Pack:
40
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$13.85
Publisher Identifier:
P-SS
Discount Code:
A
Overview
Blending the sensual candor of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild with the emotional honesty of Nora McInerny’s It’s Okay to Laugh, this bold memoir is a tale of love, grief, midlife reinvention, and the unapologetic reclaiming of desire after devastating loss.
When Amy Gabrielle’s husband died from cancer, her carefully constructed life crumbled. After three years of caregiving, the fifty-four-year-old widow found herself raising her neurodivergent son alone—and experiencing an unexpected sensual reawakening that both challenged and invigorated her.
Widow in the City chronicles Amy’s raw, unfiltered journey through grief and desire following her husband’s death. From exploring dating apps and casual encounters to rediscovering her sensuality through lingerie and creative self-expression, she challenges cultural taboos about midlife female desire while fighting to rebuild her identity. As she grapples with the duality of loss—mourning her husband while embracing her newfound freedom—she discovers that grief and pleasure can coexist in surprising ways.
Candid, provocative, and ultimately empowering, this memoir illuminates the messy reality of reclaiming joy after devastating loss. Amy’s transformation from a grieving widow to a woman fully embracing her authentic self offers a roadmap for anyone seeking to reinvent their life when the future they planned suddenly vanishes. Her story reminds us that even in our darkest moments, the path to healing may lead to unexpected places—and that it’s never too late to rediscover who we truly are.
When Amy Gabrielle’s husband died from cancer, her carefully constructed life crumbled. After three years of caregiving, the fifty-four-year-old widow found herself raising her neurodivergent son alone—and experiencing an unexpected sensual reawakening that both challenged and invigorated her.
Widow in the City chronicles Amy’s raw, unfiltered journey through grief and desire following her husband’s death. From exploring dating apps and casual encounters to rediscovering her sensuality through lingerie and creative self-expression, she challenges cultural taboos about midlife female desire while fighting to rebuild her identity. As she grapples with the duality of loss—mourning her husband while embracing her newfound freedom—she discovers that grief and pleasure can coexist in surprising ways.
Candid, provocative, and ultimately empowering, this memoir illuminates the messy reality of reclaiming joy after devastating loss. Amy’s transformation from a grieving widow to a woman fully embracing her authentic self offers a roadmap for anyone seeking to reinvent their life when the future they planned suddenly vanishes. Her story reminds us that even in our darkest moments, the path to healing may lead to unexpected places—and that it’s never too late to rediscover who we truly are.
