Fading Memories, Enduring Love

Fading Memories, Enduring Love by Sumon Roy is a poignant exploration of family, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds that persist even as memories fade. Through 15 deeply moving chapters, Roy traces the emotional journey of a family navigating the labyrinth of caregiving, loss, and remembrance. When Ethan convinces his withdrawn father, Robert, to join a small book club, neither expects the quiet transformation that follows. As Robert tentatively shares memories of his grandmother's wartime resilience, he rediscovers his voice—and a fragile sense of connection. Meanwhile, rediscovered lesson plans and children's artwork reveal the vibrant teacher Diane once was, now lost to the quiet erosion of time. With lyrical prose and raw honesty, Roy examines the shifting sands of family dynamics, the weight of unspoken words, and the delicate art of letting go. From the caregiver's exhaustion to the echoes of laughter in shared stories, this book is a testament to love's endurance—even when everything else slips away. Perfect for readers of The Still Point of the Turning World or The End of Your Life Book Club, Fading Memories, Enduring Love is a tender, universal ode to holding on and learning to release.