Ailsa Piper on her latest book 'For Life' for Roaring Stories

'As strong and as light as a bird, For Life is a loving, courageous account of the black mess of grief and the slow return to a flourishing life. Perhaps it's only by staring death in the face that one can wholeheartedly celebrate the profound, joyful luck of being alive, and this book does both. Unflinching and tender, it shows us how to grieve. And it enacts the deep, human need to properly lay the dead to rest. You will cry reading this book, but you will also look up and see the world afresh, newly aware of the pulsing beat of your heart, grateful for the sun in your eyes.' Charlotte Wood, author of Stone Yard Devotional

On Tuesday 9th July at The Royal Oak, Balmain, we hosted Ailsa Piper in conversation with Charlotte Wood. Ailsa Piper filmed this exclusive update on her book for Roaring Stories.

Signed copies of For Life are available for purchase through Roaring Stories.