Good Grief - in this heartfelt and humorous story, a young widow has an unexpected visit from her mother-in-law.

The year is 1963, and it's been two years since Barbara Feldman's husband, Harry, passed away, leaving her to care for their two young children. Her mother had moved in to assist, but Barbara informed her that she was prepared to manage things on her own, and it was time for her to move out. But then her mother-in-law, Ruth, shows up on Barbara's doorstep with five pieces of luggage. It's her turn to move in. Surely Barbara can handle the judgmental Ruth for a week or two. But Ruth has other ideas. 

In Good Grief, Sara Goodman Confino brings two widows together in this witty and heartfelt novel. The characters are endearing, even the exasperating yet well-intentioned Ruth, whose heart is in the right place. The author skillfully balances the journeys of two resilient women dealing with grief with some very humorous situations. Their attempts at matchmaking were especially amusing. It's a relatable and entertaining book about second chances that will put a smile on your face and may make you shed a tear or two.

Many thanks to Lake Union | Amazon Publishing for the advance.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Historical Fiction | General Fiction.

Publication Date: August 26, 2025.

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