Unfortunately, with every relationship comes heartache, and there’s no one better to dissect the medical, physical and emotional repercussions of a broken heart than science journalist Florence Williams.

... a raw and exhaustively reported exploration of her suffering, the kind of reportage engaged in by Michael Pollan as he looked at his diet and his brain, or Ross Douthat when coping with his chronic Lyme disease; the kind when a journalist lands on a rich subject because he or she happens to be living it.

... edifying and entertaining.

Perhaps the most compelling feature of this work is Williams’s foray into the science of heartbreak. Williams uses her own body as an example of the physical manifestations of grief and trauma.

Williams, a skillful writer, weaves together scientific findings with personal tales..

... show-stopping, offbeat.

Complex and thoughtfully researched, this book appealingly chronicles healing from emotional loss and offers fascinating scientific insights into the mechanics and impacts of romantic grief.