"By Way of Autumn": A Captivating Journey into Loss, Love, and the Enduring Power of Memory

Jacqueline Druga's "By Way of Autumn" is a hauntingly beautiful novel that explores themes of loss, love, and the enduring power of memory. Set against the backdrop of a New England autumn, the story follows the lives of two people who are brought together by a shared experience of grief.

The first is Clare, a young woman who is still reeling from the sudden death of her husband. She has retreated into herself, unable to face the world without him. The second is Jack, an elderly man who has lost his wife of many years. He is also lost and alone, but he is determined to find meaning in his remaining days.

By Way of Autumn

by Jacqueline Druga

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3932 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	227 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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Clare and Jack meet by chance at a grief support group. They are drawn to each other by their shared pain, and they find solace and connection in each other's company. As they navigate their own paths through the labyrinth of loss, they learn to live again.

Druga's writing is lyrical and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the changing seasons and the human heart. She captures the raw emotions of grief and loss with honesty and compassion, but she also shows us the resilience of the human spirit. "By Way of Autumn" is a poignant and unforgettable tale that will stay with readers long after they finish reading the last page.

Here is an excerpt from the novel:

> "The leaves were turning, and the air was crisp with the scent of autumn. Clare walked slowly through the park, her thoughts heavy with grief. She had lost her husband a few months earlier, and she was still struggling to come to terms with his death.

> She sat down on a bench and looked out at the lake. The water was still and calm, and the trees were reflected in its surface. Clare closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She could feel the sun on her face, and the wind in her hair.

> She opened her eyes and looked around. She was not alone. An elderly man was sitting on the bench next to her. He was reading a book, but he looked up when she sat down.

> "Hello," he said. "My name is Jack."

> "I'm Clare," she said.

> "It's nice to meet you, Clare," Jack said. "I'm sorry for your loss."

> Clare nodded. "Thank you," she said.

> They sat in silence for a while, watching the leaves fall from the trees.

> "It's beautiful, isn't it?" Jack said. "The changing seasons."

> Clare nodded. "Yes, it is," she said.

> They talked for a long time that day. They talked about their lives, their losses, and their hopes for the future. Clare felt a connection to Jack that she had not felt with anyone else since her husband died.

> As the sun began to set, Jack stood up to leave. "It was nice meeting you, Clare," he said. "I hope we can talk again sometime."

> "I'd like that," Clare said.

> Jack smiled and walked away. Clare watched him go, and then she turned and looked out at the lake. The sun was setting, and the sky was ablaze with color. Clare took a deep breath and smiled. She knew that she would be okay. She had found a friend in Jack, and she knew that he would help her through her grief."

"By Way of Autumn" is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel that will stay with readers long after they finish reading the last page. It is a story about loss, love, and the enduring power of memory. It is a story that will touch your heart and make you believe in the human spirit.

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By Way of Autumn

by Jacqueline Druga

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3932 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	227 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE