All My Dead Cats and Other Losses

"All My Dead Cats" by s.e. smith is a poignant exploration of grief that transcends the personal loss of pets to address the universal complexities of mourning. Through vignettes of their own cats and interviews with various experts—including death doulas and therapists—the author invites readers into honest conversations about loss, encouraging a collective understanding that grief is a livable experience. This memoir not only empathizes with individual sorrow but also empowers readers to navigate their own grief and support others, making it a relatable and insightful guide for anyone who has faced loss.