Inspired by the entries in her own journal and as a touching tribute to her late grandmother, Vanessa Lewis offers A Little Bit of Love-an intimate analysis of New England winters, black womanhood, and weathering the uncertainties of life.

This essay collection captures the nature of vulnerability and reminds us of the kinship we share through life’s painful challenges. Each of us will lose a loved one, abandon long sought after dreams, and end once cherished relationships. Lewis shares her path forward with deep compassion for our humanness.

A Little Bit of Love is a road to finding humor, faith, and healing when we need it most. Whether she is grief-stricken and crying in public for the first time or questioning organized religion, Lewis tells an intensely personal, often provocative story about maturing and what to do with the inevitable heartache that comes with it.