Picked this up in my local book store because they have an upcoming event with the author and as a fellow anthropologist I was intrigued by her background. I would say this is more a book about mushrooms with reflections on grief sprinkled in than a book about grief that's also about mushrooms. Nevertheless, it was an interesting and very informative read that definitely made me want to get into mushroom hunting! Her passages about coming to terms with the passing of her husband were very touching and she somehow managed to talk about something so personal and traumatic in a way that made it relatable and insightful even for someone without that experience.