Plot summary, “Did You Ever Have a Family” by Bill Clegg in 5 Minutes - Book Review

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Did You Ever Have a Family (2015) by Bill Clegg explores profound grief and recovery after a tragic explosion kills a woman’s entire family. The story follows June Reid, whose daughter, fiancé, ex-husband, and boyfriend perish in a devastating accident. As June embarks on a journey across the U.S. to remember her daughter and confront her grief, the novel shifts perspectives, highlighting the lives of other characters affected by the tragedy, including Lydia, the mother of June's deceased partner. With a focus on small moments of meaning, Did You Ever Have a Family meditates on loss, community, and the healing process.