Good Grief

A Novel

De: Sara Goodman Confino

Narrado por: Helen Laser

A mother- and daughter-in-law. To move on, one of them will have to move out in a hopeful and hilarious novel about widowhood and family friction by the bestselling author of Don’t Forget to Write.

It’s 1963, two years since Barbara Feldman’s husband died. Raising two kids, she’s finally emerging from her cocoon of grief. Not yet a butterfly, but she’s anxious to spread her wings.

Then one day her mother-in-law, Ruth, shows up on her doorstep with five suitcases, expecting a room of her own with a suitable mattress. Abrasive and stuck in her ways yet well meaning, Mother Ruth arrives without warning to help with the children. How can Barbara say no to a woman who is not only a widow herself but also a grieving mother? As Ruth’s prickly visit turns from days to weeks to what seems like forever, Barbara realizes Ruth has got to go. But Barbara has an ingenious plan: introduce Ruth to some fine gentlemen and marry her off as fast as she can.

Soon enough, something tells Barbara that Ruth is trying to do the same for her. At least they’re finding common ground—helping each other to move forward. Even if it is in the most unpredictable ways two totally different women ever imagined.

©2025 Sara Goodman Confino (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Sara Goodman Confino’s writing shines as bright as her characters’ sparkling personalities in this clever and satisfying story of moving on. With Confino’s trademark wit and humorous one-liners, readers are sure to delight in this uplifting tale of finding love after grief, even in the most unlikeliest of places.”—Heidi Shertok, author of Unorthodox Love

“Sara Goodman Confino is a force of literature. In her latest, Good Grief, protagonist Barbara navigates the treacherous sea of mourning after the loss of her spouse, including a not-so-welcome visit from her late husband’s mother. This is a touching tale of learning to live and love again, told with Confino’s trademark heart and wit. Delightful, poignant, and rife with humor—a not-to-be-missed book of the summer!”—Aimie K. Runyan, bestselling author of The Wandering Season

“Barbara and Ruth share a similar pain. Living under the same roof, the widowed mother and daughter-in-law butt heads as they wade through loneliness and grief. And when they each scheme to find love for the other one, Confino does what she does best: crafting a brimming tale of family and second chances while finding joy through our sorrows. Special nod to the tiny gems from former books Confino has sprinkled within the pages. But mostly, readers will fall in love with this bighearted story full of hope.”—Rochelle B. Weinstein, bestselling author of This Is Not How It Ends

Refreshingly wholesome

This is a great story of loss and healing. It has a bit of romance as well without getting smutty. I loved it!

She’s done it again!

Sara with another 5 star book! Couldn’t put it down! I have loved every one of her books and the narration was perfect.

Good but not a 5 star like her other books

This one was not a 5 star for me. It was good and kept my interest but not quite as "funny" as previous books. Still, I enjoyed it and the author is one that I will continue to follow.
Tho the book is noted as historical fiction really the only thing historical thing about it is that it takes place in the 1960s
I do love how the author deals with generationl familial relations. She does a very good job of it.
The story is enjoyable with very little drama.
The narrator was good

Family Counts

Well worth the wait. Sara never disappoints. Who knew that the lives of widows in the early ‘60s could be so LOL funny, with a few tears thrown in. The best part - the triumph of strong women.

Sara Goodman Confino does it again!!

I loved that this book took me back to a simpler time and allowed me to escape with such lovable characters.

Wonderful

I was instantly connected to the characters story and wanted to know what happened to them. This book does not disappoint

Another great book by Sara Goodman-Confino

I’ve enjoyed everyone one of Sara’s novels, and thoroughly enjoyed this one as well. The story was relatable, characters lovable, with a touch of history and tradition. A perfect combination.

Gentle yet rich story. And vocal artistry at its finest.

Sara Goodman Confino is such an excellent author. Her stories are so real, they draw you right in. They are poignant.

Her characters are deep & well-developed. This book I had to take short breaks from, but only because the main character was going through such difficult circumstances that she had developed a negative outlook. It was natural that she would, I don't fault the character or the author at all.

Yet the story kept calling to me and it became harder & harder to put down. (I was listening to it tho, not reading)

I am so glad I finished it. Such a gentle, yet rich, story.

The performance was superb, as well! So fitting to the story & accurately portrayed that I didn't even think about the fact that it was vocal artistry.

Thank you Sara Goodman Confino!

Beautiful

A heartwarming story about the nuances of grief and how we navigate them through our losses. Well written and well developed characters.

Another Winner from Sara Confino

I absolutely adore the way Sara Goodman Confino draws you into her stories and makes you cherish her characters’ journeys through personal struggles coming out the other side stronger and braver. Good Grief takes the difficult subject of loss and shows us how one can honor the memory of loved ones while still going on to live a life full of meaning and fulfillment. I especially enjoy the references to local landmarks, businesses that bring back fond memories and characters from previous books. Sara has a way of reminding us how far women have come in just a few generations while honoring the nostalgic qualities of a time in our history. I can’t wait for her next book.