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The Absolutes : a profound exploration of grief told through fragments of memory - Kate Potter

The Absolutes

a profound exploration of grief told through fragments of memory

By: Kate Potter

Paperback | 17 June 2026

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288 Pages

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19.8 x 12.9

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''A love letter to loss and pain, shot through with great beauty. The typography is gorgeous - full of little surprises. Don''t miss it'' Laura Pearson
''Beautifully written'' Grainne Murphy
''A poignant and beautifully written exploration of the psyche of grief and loss'' Pam Williams
''Heartbreaking and darkly funny, a beautifully crafted study in grief, memory, and love'' Eirnie Lapidaki

His wife is dead.

His beloved daughter has been lost to a dangerous cult.

And now time is running out to rebuild their relationship. Haunted by his failings as a son, a husband and, most of all, as a father, he is desperate to try and make things right before it''s too late.

Told through fragments of memory The Absolutes captures the essence of hope in the face of loss as one man struggles to come to terms with his past.

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