Jessica Fein
NAUTILUS AWARD WINNER
What happens when the life you dreamed of becomes a life you never could have imagined?
When my daughter Dalia was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease at age 5, everything changed in an instant. Breath Taking is the story of what happened next—of caregiving and crisis, heartbreak and humor, and learning to build a beautiful life even when it looks nothing like the one you planned.
“A master class in how to be a person.”
– Joanna Rakoff, bestselling author of My Salinger Year
“Astonishing... one of the most moving memoirs I’ve read.”
– Caroline Leavitt, best-selling author of With or Without You
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How can we stay connected to the people we love after they’re gone?
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That’s the question I spent six months chasing in The Magnificent Maybe through mediums, neuroscience, fire ceremonies, religion, and grief rituals from around the world. I went looking for answers and found new ways to think about connection, consciousness, and what might come next.
Coming March 2, 2027 • Pre-order your book today & get the Afterlife Conversation Card Deck