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Siri Hustvedt Writes Memoir Honoring Late Husband Paul Auster

The memoir, titled 'Ghost Stories,' captures the life and final days of Paul Auster, featuring personal letters and unfinished works.

  • Siri Hustvedt began writing the memoir shortly after Paul Auster's death in April 2024 from cancer.
  • The book includes twelve letters Hustvedt wrote to friends about Auster's illness and its impact.
  • Auster's final, incomplete project, a collection of letters to his newborn grandson, is featured in the memoir.
  • Hustvedt reflects on their 40-year marriage and the profound loss she feels in his absence.
  • The memoir explores themes of grief, memory, and the enduring presence of loved ones.
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