

Goodbye, Vitamin
A Novel
Book • 2017
Rachel Khong's 'Goodbye, Vitamin' is a tender and quirky novel about Ruth, a young woman who returns home to care for her father after his Alzheimer's diagnosis.
As Ruth spends time with her father, she pieces together his past through his journals, rediscovering their relationship and confronting her own uncertainties.
The novel explores themes of memory, family, and the complexities of love and loss with humor and heart.
Through its unique narrative structure, 'Goodbye, Vitamin' offers a poignant reflection on the power of connection and the search for meaning in the face of adversity.
As Ruth spends time with her father, she pieces together his past through his journals, rediscovering their relationship and confronting her own uncertainties.
The novel explores themes of memory, family, and the complexities of love and loss with humor and heart.
Through its unique narrative structure, 'Goodbye, Vitamin' offers a poignant reflection on the power of connection and the search for meaning in the face of adversity.
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