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The Going and Goodbye: A Memoir Paperback – June 30, 2017

by Shuly Xóchitl Cawood (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 54 ratings
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The Going and Goodbye is an examination of loss and leaving and the search for meaning in the memories that remain. Tracing a path through rural Ohio, the American south and small towns of Mexico, these stories breathe life into a marriage and its dissolution; find a voice that fears mortality then faces it; explore faith in the face of these losses; and ultimately reveal the power of love and letting go.
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  1. Print length
    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    June 30, 2017
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 0.48 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0993532195
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0993532191
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Platypus Press (June 30, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0993532195
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0993532191
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.48 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 54 ratings

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Shuly Xóchitl Cawood

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Shuly Xóchitl Cawood is the author of the award-winning poetry collection, TROUBLE CAN BE SO BEAUTIFUL AT THE BEGINNING (Mercer University Press, 2021); the short story collection, A SMALL THING TO WANT (Press 53, 2020); the memoir, THE GOING AND GOODBYE (Platypus Press, 2017); and the little advice book, 52 THINGS I WISH I COULD HAVE TOLD MYSELF WHEN I WAS 17 (Cimarron Books, 2018).

She has an MFA from Queens University, and her creative writing has been published in The New York Times,The Sun, and Brevity, among others. Her most recent awards were the 2019 Adrienne Bond Award for Poetry and the 2021 Independent Publisher Bronze Medal for Short Fiction. Shuly also teaches writing workshops.

You can read more about her writing at www.shulycawood.com.

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D Michael Hardy
5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable memoir.
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2018
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A beautifully-written memoir about love, loss, and the price we pay for them. Shuly Cawood paints an intimate portrait of her life through prose that reads closer to poetry at times, so moving in its sincerity that it's nearly impossible to stop reading this book. At the end I found myself wishing it was a hundred pages longer, having the feeling I had just said goodbye to a dear friend I may never see again. Simply remarkable.
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Gerald D. Mills
5.0 out of 5 stars The perilous journey to greater self knowledge
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2018
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In an era of "selfies" haunted by the old cliche--a picture paints a thousand words--how does one paint that clandestine inner self which reveals who we truly are and who we yearn to become? Through ruthless honesty and her rare skill in painting with language, Shuly Cawood takes us
on her perilous yet illuminating journey to greater self knowledge.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh, Deep, thoughtful prose
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2017
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The author takes us through comings and goings of many characters in her life, leaving the readers wanting more. This is a great summer beach trip book for traveling through the depths and breadths. Fresh, deep, thoughtful prose from a perspective that so few of us allow in full expression. This book will help you travel the shadows of your own mind.
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Elizabeth Waugh-Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars a poignant and insightful memoir
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2018
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"The Going and the Goodbye" was such a sweet, beautifully written, reflective book. Cawood's prose is lovely and she never wastes a word. Her description of her time living in Mexico with her relatives was particularly moving. I look forward to reading her next offering!
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Edu Books
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly enjoyed it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2017
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A fine memoir--in the truest sense. The narrative voice comes across as forthright and open. And even with such a mature and hopeful perspective, the narrative is never self-serving. It spoke to me beneficial things when I most needed to hear them. This is a rare work. I truly enjoyed it.
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J. McMahan
4.0 out of 5 stars A Delight to Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
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Shuly Cawood is a wonderful writer, honest, and reflective about her attachments and herself. Her writing is very evocative and finely crafted, so that you don't want to skim and thereby overlook a single word and thereby miss a description that is original and vivid. She is able to put you in the scene, so that you can smell what she smells, hear what she hears, and see what she sees.
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MBC
5.0 out of 5 stars A Catalyst for Discussion at Book Club
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2017
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I love memoirs, and this is a gem because it explores universal issues confronted by women as they explore relationships and their life choices. I can see it as a catalyst for some fascinating discussions for my book club. The writing is honest, clear, and lovely.
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Stacy E.
5.0 out of 5 stars So beautifully written.
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018
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This is such a beautiful book. The story was so compelling that I wanted to skim to see what happened, but the author’s writing style is so beautiful that I didn’t want to miss a word. A really fantastic read.
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