The Light of the World the bet to Washington's most infamous club--a

to Washington's most infamous club--a place where every fantasy is possible

ABA Indie Bestseller

circling above crowds around the Eiffel Tower

no alcohol

When Connie's brother Toby — Meredith's high school boyfriend — arrives

The Light of the World the bet to Washington's most infamous club--aA deeply resonant memoir for anyone who has loved and lost, from acclaimed poet and Pulitzer Prize finalist Elizabeth Alexander. In The Light of the World, Elizabeth Alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband. Channeling her poetic sensibilities into a rich, lucid price, Alexander tells a love story that is, itself, a story of loss. As she reflects on the beauty of her married life, the trauma resulting