Plot summary, “Half a Life” by Darin Strauss in 5 Minutes - Book Review

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Half a Life is Darin Strauss’s award-winning 2010 memoir about the tragic accident that shaped his life. At 18, Strauss unintentionally killed a teenage girl, Celine Zilke, in a biking accident. Though deemed not at fault, he carries the emotional weight of the event for decades. The memoir explores his struggles with guilt, his attempt to live “twice as well” as promised to Celine’s mother, and the impact on his relationships and career. A deeply introspective work, Half a Life examines grief, responsibility, and the lasting echoes of a single moment.



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