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Writer Yiyun Li turns to music after losing both sons
Original: Writer Yiyun Li lost both of her sons. When words fell short, she turned to music
Chinese-born American author Yiyun Li, who lost both of her sons, has spoken about how language failed her in grief and how she turned to music instead. The novelist, known for works about motherhood and loss, says music offered a way to express sorrow that words could not. The interview has prompted widespread discussion about grief, writing and mourning.
Why now: A prominent novelist is publicly discussing the loss of both her children and finding solace in music, a deeply moving story readers are sharing.
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