Mama’s Still Dead by Anne Davidson Keller

A soul-searching tale of connections that never truly end, Mama’s Still Dead by Anne Davidson Keller tells the humorous and affecting story of an overwhelmed researcher who finds otherworldly support for her “rotting-bagged-salad of a life.” When Lily’s family and sanity simultaneously start to crumble, her long-dead Mama is drawn back through the veil to guide her through a painful and unexpected chapter of life. A reflection on grief, memory, and the human need for compassionate support, this earnestly penned novel boasts an endearingly clever narrator, a splash of Southern charm, and a trove of wisdom for anyone who feels their future is uncertain.