Grief Is for People

Works better as a memoir than a self-help book. Nominally written to process the 2019 death by suicide of Crosley's best friend/mentor, book publicist Russell Perreault. Come for the grief, stay for an insider's experience of the crumbling publishing industry, including Crosley's close connection to the infamous James Frey memoir [b:A Million Little Pieces 1241 A Million Little Pieces James Frey https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1483206985l/1241.SY75.jpg 3140930], which was lauded by Oprah before being exposed as mostly fraudulent. Worth reading for Crosley's skill at making you laugh while she's breaking your heart.