Writing about Love, Grief & the Vulnerability of Being Human

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Sunday, November 17

Capitol Extension Room: E2.014 (1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701)

Join Lilly Dancyger and Meghan Riordan Jarvis as they explore the profound connections that define our lives. In First Love: Essays on Friendship, Dancyger delves into the complexities of female friendships, illuminating their deep emotional significance and the urgency of love in the wake of loss. In End of the Hour: A Therapist's Memoir, Jarvis shares her own experiences with grief after losing both parents. As a trauma therapist turned patient, she confronts the unpredictable nature of sorrow, reminding us that vulnerability and resilience go hand in hand. Through their emotional and honest books, both authors offer an intimate examination of love, loss, and the human experience.