Left on Tenth

Delia Ephron's memoir chronicles her experiences of losing her sister Nora and longtime partner Jerry, her own leukemia diagnosis, and unexpectedly finding love again with Peter.

The book blends personal memoir with reflections on grief, resilience, and the precariousness of life, framed by Ephron's trademark wit and observational insight.

It traces the arc from bereavement through illness to recovery and remarriage, offering intimate scenes and emotional honesty.

Ephron explores how memory, family history, and chance encounters shape the possibility of second acts.

The memoir serves both as a personal narrative and a meditation on how love and medicine intersect in sustaining life.