Did I Ever Tell You?
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Genevieve Kingston
A true story of a mother’s love, kept alive through gifts, letters, and time.When Genevieve (Gwen) Kingston lost her mother at age eleven, she was left with more than memories. Her mother had prepared a chest filled with handwritten letters and carefully chosen gifts—for the birthdays and major life milestones they wouldn’t get to share. As Did I Ever Tell You? begins, only three packages remain: for Gwen’s engagement, marriage, and first baby. Their unopened presence sparks a quiet, powerful reflection—not just on the gifts, but on the woman who gave them. What follows is more than a coming-of-age story. It’s a deeply personal journey through grief, memory, and lasting connection. Each gift opens a new window into Gwen’s life—and into the legacy her mother left behind. Beautifully written and thoughtfully told, Did I Ever Tell You? speaks to anyone who has faced loss, navigated change, or found strength in the memory of someone they love. In the spirit of Crying in H Mart and The Last Lecture, this “unforgettable” (Good Morning America) memoir reminds us how we carry those we’ve loved with us—always.
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Author
Genevieve Kingston
Pages
288
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published Date
2024-04-16
ISBN
1668006316 9781668006313
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"Genevieve gets little pieces of her mother planted in gifts for specific occasions that she designed in place of her absence; because her mother is dying of cancer.<br/><br/>There is a lot that one would give to be able to have something - anything - written or filmed of their loved ones before they pass. Yet, days went by where time was slipping into these pages when it could have been spent living. These gifts and notes also bring up more questions that she can no longer ask.<br/><br/>This book covers anticipatory grief, processing death (when it finally arrives), and riding the rollercoaster of every emotion that comes after. I resonate with this deeply, especially when we look at the people close to the ones we love. Many stories and pieces of our loved ones come to surface, and we can in fact learn more than we ever imagined. We can get closer to the living when we let ourselves open up to it."
Marissa Fielding
