Notes on Heartbreak A Memoir

In this autobiographical novel, Annie Lord tells us a love story in reverse. Having been in a relationship with Joe for almost five years, she is sure that this is the right man to build her life with. However one night, Joe ends the relationship seemingly out of nowhere and leaves Annie with a pile of unanswered questions and an ache that is so strong it threatens to suffocate her completely. Everyone who has ever been in love can relate to what Annie is talking about and as she is a marvellous journalist and Vogue columnist, her writing gets under your skin, her every word ringing with truth and precise self-observation. It is so easy to lose yourself, your personality and your individual character traits when two people seem to merge into one person only in an unbalanced relationship. Through her honest introspection and the painful way back to herself, Annie teaches us to take care of ourselves and how to spend time with no one BUT yourself. Never before have I read such a noteworthy and intelligent book on heartbreak.

Annie is going through a break-up. Her Boyfriend of 5 years suddenly ended things with her. In this book you can literally feel the stages of healing from a broken heart and letting go of a person you really don't want to let go of. I really liked this authentic and also humorous writing style.