Welcome to an evening of reflection and contemplation as we delve into the remarkable narrative illustrated by our keynote speaker Amy Bloom in her memoir, “In Love.” In this conversation, we will journey through her experience of love, life, grief and endings. The session offers a unique opportunity to explore the complexities of confronting life’s inevitable conclusion with grace, love and compassion, highlighting one’s agency over their own end of life decisions.

Amy Bloom is the author of “In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss”, a heartbreaking and surprising memoir which renders an unforgettable portrait of a beautiful marriage and the unimaginably difficult and painful decision Ms. Bloom’s husband made to end his life with dignity and peace. The book was named Time Magazine’s #1 Best Nonfiction Book of 2022, a New York Times 100 Notable Books, and one of the ten best books of the year by Publishers Weekly. Ms. Bloom is a National Book award finalist and her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, and The Atlantic Monthly.