

Loss is Inevitable. Here’s How to Handle It | Kathryn Schulz
May 9, 2022
In this engaging conversation, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Kathryn Schulz discusses her memoir, 'Lost and Found,' reflecting on the duality of life's gains and losses. She shares insights on processing grief, the emotional complexities of love and mourning, and why the word 'and' in her title is pivotal. Schulz emphasizes the importance of enjoying the moment, the notion of loss as a broad concept, and how relationships require compromise. Her profound understanding invites listeners to embrace both joy and sorrow as intertwined aspects of life.
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Book's Focus
- Schulz's book "Lost and Found" explores loss after her father's death.
- It also covers finding her life partner and how to live with life's contradictions.
The Category of Loss
- The category "loss" encompasses both trivial items and profound experiences.
- This highlights life's ephemeral nature, reminding us of its impermanence.
Witnessing Grief
- Schulz describes witnessing her mother's grief after her father's death.
- It was the purest act of love she had ever seen.