Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward, set in a Mississippi town, tells the complex story of a family grappling with addiction, trauma, and grief. Filled with magical realism, it explores death’s haunting presence and healing.

In The Cancer Journals, Audre Lorde recounts her breast cancer journey with candidness and insight, highlighting the intersection of race, gender, and health. She critiques societal norms and the patriarchy's treatment of women’s bodies, offering powerful reflections on fear, survival, and death.