The Hot Young Widows Club

  • Author: Nora McInerny
  • Narrator: Nora McInerny
  • Publisher: TED
  • Duration: 2:05:04
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Synopsis

From the host of the popular podcast, Terrible, Thanks for Asking, comes a wise, humorous roadmap and caring resource for anyone going through the loss of a loved one—or even a difficult life moment.

In the span of a few weeks, thirty-something Nora McInerny had a miscarriage, lost her father to cancer, and lost her husband due to a brain tumor. Her life fell apart.

What Nora discovered during this dark time is that, when you’re in these hard moments, it can feel impossible to feel like even a shadow of the person you once were. People will give you all sorts of advice of how to hold onto your sanity and sense of self. But how exactly? How do you find that person again? Welcome to The Hot Young Widows Club, Nora’s response to the toughest questions about life’s biggest struggles.

The Hot Young Widows Club isn’t just for people who have lost a spouse, but an essential tool for anyone who has gone through a major life struggle. Based on her own experiences and those of the listeners dedicated to her podcast, Terrible, Thanks for Asking, Nora offers wise, heartfelt, and often humorous advice to anyone navigating a painful period in their lives. Full of practical guidance, Nora also reminds us that it’s still okay to laugh, despite your deep grief. She explores how readers can educate the people around them on what to do, what to say, and how to best to lend their support. Ultimately, this book is a space for people to recognize that they aren’t alone, and to learn how to get through life’s hardest moments with grace and humor, and even hope.

Chapters

  • 001 Hot Young Widows Club Open

    Duration: 30s
  • 002 Hot Young Widows Club Dedication

    Duration: 06s
  • 003 Hot Young Widows Club Introduction

    Duration: 17min
  • 004 Hot Young Widows Club Ch1

    Duration: 05min
  • 005 Hot Young Widows Club Ch2

    Duration: 08min
  • 006 Hot Young Widows Club Ch3

    Duration: 17min
  • 007 Hot Young Widows Club Ch4

    Duration: 03min
  • 008 Hot Young Widows Club Ch5

    Duration: 13min
  • 009 Hot Young Widows Club Ch6

    Duration: 08min
  • 010 Hot Young Widows Club Ch7

    Duration: 07min
  • 011 Hot Young Widows Club Ch8

    Duration: 04min
  • 012 Hot Young Widows Club Ch9

    Duration: 09min
  • 013 Hot Young Widows Club Ch10

    Duration: 09min
  • 014 Hot Young Widows Club Ch11

    Duration: 09min
  • 015 Hot Young Widows Club Ch12

    Duration: 05min
  • 016 Hot Young Widows Club Epilogue

    Duration: 02min
  • 017 Hot Young Widows Club Acknowledgments

    Duration: 57s
  • 018 Hot Young Widows Club Close

    Duration: 01min