Did I Ever Tell You?: A Memoir

THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY, LIFE-AFFIRMING MEMOIR YOU WILL EVER READ ABOUT THE POWER OF LOVE.

Did I Ever Tell You? reads like a novel but is an unforgettable true story.

Genevieve (Gwen) Kingston was just eleven years old when her mother passed away, leaving behind a chest filled with gifts and letters to celebrate the milestones of Gwen's life and each of her birthdays until age thirty.

When Did I Ever Tell You? opens, just three packages remain: engagement, marriage, and first baby. Tracing Gwen's coming-of-age, the book reveals a treasure hunt, with each gift and letter unveiling more about her mother, her family, and--ultimately--herself.

Like Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner and The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, Did I Ever Tell You? is a riveting book filled with unexpected twists and powerful life lessons. Through her mother's fierce and courageous love, Gwen was granted the tools not only to move through grief but to cherish life.

For as her mother says in one of her letters: "love is stronger than death."

Publisher: S&s/ Marysue Rucci Books
Published: 04/16/2024
Pages: 288
ISBN: 9781668006290


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 12/01/2023 pg. 12
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2024

About the Author
Genevieve Kingston holds BAs in theater and linguistics from UC Berkeley, and an MFA in acting from Brown University/Trinity Repertory Theater. She is the author of four plays and three one acts. In May 2021, her essay, "She Put Her Unspent Love in a Cardboard Box," appeared in The New York Times's "Modern Love" column. Did I Ever Tell You is her first book. She lives with her partner in Brooklyn, New York.