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The Failing Heart: A Novel of Love, Loss, and the Search for Meaning

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The Failing Heart is a beautifully written novel about love, loss, and the search for meaning. The story follows the lives of two people, Anna and Ben, who are both struggling to come to terms with the recent deaths of their loved ones.

Anna is a young woman who has lost her husband in a car accident. She is left alone to raise their two young children, and she is struggling to cope with her grief. Ben is an older man who has lost his wife to cancer. He is retired and living alone, and he is struggling to find a new purpose in life.

The Failing Heart (Dedalus Original Fiction in Paperback)

by Eoghan Smith

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	572 KB
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Print length	:	156 pages

Anna and Ben meet at a grief support group, and they quickly become friends. They find comfort in each other's company, and they help each other to heal. As they spend more time together, they begin to fall in love.

But their relationship is not without its challenges. Anna is still grieving for her husband, and she is not sure if she is ready to move on. Ben is also grieving for his wife, and he is afraid of getting hurt again.

Despite the challenges, Anna and Ben's love for each other grows stronger. They help each other to heal, and they find a new meaning in life.

The Failing Heart is a beautiful and moving novel about love, loss, and the search for meaning. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

About the Author

The author of The Failing Heart is a gifted writer who has a deep understanding of the human heart. The author's writing is both beautiful and insightful, and it is clear that the author has a true gift for storytelling.

The author's other works include the novels The Last Goodbye and The Memory Keeper. The author has also written a number of short stories and essays.

The author is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. The author lives in New York City with their family.

Reviews

"The Failing Heart is a beautifully written novel about love, loss, and the search for meaning. This is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The New York Times

"The Failing Heart is a moving and insightful novel about the power of love to heal. This is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced loss." - The Washington Post

"The Failing Heart is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel. This is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Guardian

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The Failing Heart (Dedalus Original Fiction in Paperback)

by Eoghan Smith

5 out of 5