A debut about a death doula, who learns how to embrace the mystery of life, has unique promise, but the tropes it follows are all too familiar. ‘Warm, profound, and expertly told . . . This is one of those special books that will leave a handprint on your heart.’ Emma Brodie, author of Songs in Ursa Major ‘This lovely and sweetly satisfying novel [is] engaging and accessible . . . Brammer’s take on death and grieving is profound enough to feel genuinely instructional.’ New York Times ‘A sparkling debut . . . This is a wonderfully uplifting read.’ Weekend Australian