When We Were All Still Alive: A Novel

After losing his second wife in a violent accident, Conrad Burrell must discover if love survives death and if family memory can redeem individual mortality. He finds one more lesson in love from the women of his past and the one woman he can't live without in the novel "When We Were All Still Alive".

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 04 May 2021
\n Publisher: SparkPress
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In the autumn of his life, Conrad Burrell, a successful attorney, husband, and father, finds himself grappling with the unraveling of the world around him. Having lost his first wife, the mother of his grown daughter, and a widow herself to youth and pride, Conrad now faces the devastating loss of his second wife in a tragic accident. As his ex-wife warns him, "You think you're finished, that you have no more stories in you," he fears that she may be right. With the end of his days drawing near, Conrad confronts the question of whether love survives death as well as divorce—whether family memory can redeem individual mortality.

In the midst of this personal crisis, Conrad embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He retraces his steps through the cities of his youth, the deserts of New Mexico, and most notably, a small Pennsylvania town, where he seeks solace and answers. Through his interactions with the women of his past, Conrad learns valuable lessons about love and loss. He realizes that even in the face of adversity, there is always the possibility of redemption and renewal.

"When We Were All Still Alive" is a profound exploration of grief and healing, offering a poignant portrait of a marriage and a love song to ordinary lives. The novel weaves together the lives of Conrad, his wife, and their daughter, creating a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love to heal wounds that seem insurmountable.

As Conrad confronts his own mortality, he also reflects on the legacy he leaves behind for his family. He wonders if his actions and choices have made a positive impact on their lives and if his memory will be cherished by those he has loved. Through his journey, Conrad discovers that love is not just about the big moments, but also about the small, everyday moments of connection and understanding.

In the end, "When We Were All Still Alive" is a beautiful and moving testament to the human experience. It reminds us of the importance of cherishing the moments we have with those we love and the power of love to heal and transform our lives. It is a novel that will touch the hearts of readers and leave a lasting impression on their souls.

\n Weight: 358g\n
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781684630776\n \n