Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin is a powerful love story set in 1950s Paris, exploring grief, identity, and passion. The tale of Paul, torn between two loves, is a profound journey of emotional turmoil.

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.

Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong is a collection of poignant poetry born from grief, exploring loss, trauma, and the fragility of life. Through delicate, raw imagery, Vuong invites readers to navigate the complexities of grief.