Kate Oliver has learned that laughter can be a lifeline in the darkest of times. She leans into that lesson in her poignant and uplifting new book, “The Funny Side of Widowhood.” It shares the unexpected, and sometimes absurd, challenges of rebuilding a life after losing the love of that life.

Whether dodging well-meaning but clueless advice or navigating the surrealness of dating again after years of marriage, Kate forges ahead. Her book is a testament to the power of resilience. It isn’t about moving on. Grief has no expiration date. It’s about moving forward with grief, learning to live with it and laughing again, despite it.

Whether you’re dealing with your own grief or helping friends cope with their loss, this book is a reminder that healing isn’t linear and that it’s okay sometimes to laugh through the pain. There is a quiet triumph in being able to still find joy when your world has changed forever.