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Grief... A Comedy

By: Alison Larkin
Narrated by: Alison Larkin
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A warm, funny, "outstandingly uplifting" story about love, loss and the unexpected surprises that life (and the afterlife) can throw our way. Grief... A Comedy is the follow-up to Larkin's hit one-woman show critics called

"A story that could truly change your life” Entertainment Now

“A gorgeous love story" Fest Magazine

"Leaves you believing joy really can be found after loss” The Daily Mail.

What if your soulmate died…and then came back to help you find love again? Alison and Bhima found true, once-in-a-lifetime love for the first time in their 50’s. It was the kind of love that changes everything. Then he died. Six weeks later, Bhima appeared at Alison’s kitchen table, as charming as ever, with one clear purpose: to help her find love again. It's imaginary of course. Or is it?

When Archbishop Desmond Tutu heard what happened, he wrote to Alison saying "your story needs the widest circulation possible because it will bring hope. You must do whatever you have to do to make sure this story is told to as many people as possible. And not just in an email to me!" So, Alison created a solo comedy show, Grief... A Comedy, with music by Emmy award winner Gary Schreiner, and wrote the funny, warm, life-enhancing story you are about to hear. Exclusively for this Audible edition, the recording is followed by the song Grief Is Just Part Of The Deal, from the show Grief... A Comedy, written and performed by Alison Larkin, music by Gary Schreiner, lyrics by Alison Larkin.

©2025 Alison Larkin (P)2025 Alison Larkin
Grief & Loss Personal Development Grief Funny Feel-Good Comedy

Critic reviews

"In this beautiful memoir, a 50-something woman and a South Indian businessman/climate activist fall in love—both for the first time. He dies shortly after they become engaged but reappears in her life to help her find love again. The ensuing conversations couldn't have been performed by anyone but author Alison Larkin, a veteran narrator known for her exceptional performances and skill with accents. With her impressive emotional range and vulnerability, her performance embraces the experience of truly falling in love, the deadening weight of losing love, and the emerging freedom to believe—with the help of her fiancé's reappearance—that love in all its forms will be possible again. This joyous audiobook will make listeners laugh and open their hearts to life's possibilities." —AudioFile Magazine

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I have just finished Alison Larkin's brilliant audiobook.

Loved it.

Thank you for sharing such a private story, Alison. Archbishop Desmond Tutu was absolutely right... the story gives hope to others and needs to be told far and wide.

What did I love best? Well, the bold honesty on a very delicate subject, and Alison's ability to splendidly imitate female and male voices, especially Bhima's voice.

A simply exceptional Performance, and I highly recommend it to anyone.

Thank you.

A brilliant Book

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