Epilogue was recommended to me by someone whose opinion I value highly. It is the story of a woman's road to recovery after the sudden loss of her husband. Epilogue is based on true events and I feel for Ms. Roiphe with every part of my being. But as a single woman, I felt a certain disconnect and could never really get invested in her writing. I also felt that she was selfish and brought a lot of the pain and anguish on herself. I have no patience for self-inflicted pain.