Every parent who loses a child finds a way to laugh again. The timbre begins to fade. The edge dulls. The hurt lessens. Every love is carved from loss.
In Jonathan Safran Foer's "Everything Is Illuminated," the narrative explores the painful journey of loss, particularly through the lens of a parent's grief after losing a child. The author conveys that while the initial intensity of pain can be overwhelming, time allows for healing. The laughter and joy that return suggest the resilience of the human spirit amidst sorrow.
Foer reflects on the idea that every love is intertwined with loss;...