Six-Word Memoirs on Love and Heartbreak - by Writers Famous and Obscure

“A perfect distraction and inspiration, and a collection that begs to be shared.”  — Denver Post

Love wounds the heart and soul . . .

From the editors of the New York Times bestseller Not Quite What I Was Planning comes another collection of terse true tales—this time simple sagas exploring the complexities of the human heart. Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak contains hundreds of personal stories about the pinnacles and pitfalls of romance. Brilliant in their brevity, these insightful slivers of passion, pain, and connection capture every shade of love and loss—six words at a time.

Six-Word Stories: Hundreds of poignant, profound, and often hilarious true tales of love and heartbreak, each told in just half a dozen words. Love and Loss: Explore the entire arc of human connection, from the first kiss and the wedding day to the bitter breakup and the hard-won lessons learned. Celebrity Contributions: Features tiny memoirs from celebrated writers and personalities like Elizabeth Gilbert, Dan Savage, and Armistead Maupin alongside stories from everyday people. The Perfect Gift Book: A heartfelt source of inspiration and distraction, this collection of quick reads is an ideal gift for anyone who has ever loved or lost.