Lies My Mother Never Told Me by Jayson Greene – Paperback | A Powerful Memoir of Grief, Love, and Healing

Lies My Mother Never Told Me: A Gripping Memoir About Loss, Truth, and Finding Peace

About the Book

Lies My Mother Never Told Me is an unflinching and tender memoir that examines the complexities of grief and the hidden stories families carry across generations. Jayson Greene takes readers on an intimate journey through personal tragedy and discovery, revealing how the secrets our parents keep can shape our understanding of love, pain, and healing. This book offers a powerful testament to human resilience and the courage it takes to confront difficult truths.

From the Back Cover

“Some truths are buried so deep, we forget they’re there—until loss forces us to dig them up. This is a story about what we inherit, what we hide, and what we must finally face.”

About the Author

Jayson Greene is an acclaimed author and music critic whose previous memoir, Once More We Saw Stars, was a New York Times Notable Book. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Pitchfork, and The Atlantic. Greene’s honest, lyrical prose captures the deepest human emotions with rare clarity and compassion, making him one of the most important voices in contemporary memoir writing.

Who Is This Book For?

This memoir is essential reading for anyone navigating grief, loss, or family complexity. If you’ve ever struggled with inherited trauma, questioned your family’s past, or sought to understand how pain transforms us, this book will speak directly to your heart. It’s perfect for book clubs, therapy readers, and anyone who appreciates honest, beautifully crafted storytelling that doesn’t shy away from life’s hardest moments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is “Lies My Mother Never Told Me” about?
This memoir explores Jayson Greene’s journey through grief and his discovery of long-hidden family secrets. It examines how unspoken truths across generations affect our ability to heal and love.

Q: Is this book good for people dealing with loss?
Absolutely. Readers dealing with grief, family trauma, or difficult emotional processing will find this memoir deeply validating and cathartic. It offers no easy answers but provides meaningful companionship through pain.

Q: How is this different from other grief memoirs?
Greene’s writing combines literary beauty with raw honesty, exploring not just his own loss but intergenerational trauma and family secrets. It’s both a personal story and a universal exploration of how we carry our parents’ unspoken burdens.

Q: Do I need to read Jayson Greene’s first book to understand this one?
No, Lies My Mother Never Told Me stands completely on its own. While both books explore grief, this memoir takes a different direction, focusing on family history and inherited emotional patterns.

Q: Is this memoir triggering for parents who have lost children?
The book does address profound loss with sensitivity and honesty. Some readers may find certain passages emotionally intense, but many have found Greene’s words healing and affirming in their own grief journeys.

Ready to add this powerful memoir to your collection? Order your copy today and experience a story that will stay with you long after the final page.