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Family estrangement is far more common than many realize—nearly one in three American adults is disconnected from at least one close relative. Carla Seaquist’s poignant book, Across The Kitchen Table, brings this often-hidden pain into the light, offering a deeply moving and insightful examination of fractured family ties, personal grief, and the long road to reconciliation.
At its heart, Across The Kitchen Table is more than a memoir. It’s a heartfelt reflection on the delicate threads that hold families together—and the emotional aftermath when those threads fray. Drawing from her own life, Seaquist recounts the devastating loss of her daughter and the subsequent collapse of her family’s unity. Her storytelling is unflinchingly honest, steeped in sorrow, reflection, and the search for peace.
With a voice that is both vulnerable and courageous, Seaquist invites readers into the emotional core of her experience. Her journey through pain and silence becomes a powerful call to confront our own familial wounds and to consider the ways communication—or the lack of it—shapes our closest relationships.
Carla Seaquist is no stranger to exploring profound themes. A celebrated playwright, essayist, and author, she has garnered acclaim for works like Who Cares? and Looking for Atticus, and her essays on politics, ethics, and personal development have been featured in prominent outlets. Her writing stands out for its clarity, depth, and deep moral introspection.
In Across The Kitchen Table, Seaquist brings all these strengths to bear. She doesn’t just recount events—she dissects them with emotional intelligence and literary grace, revealing how estrangement takes root and how it might be uprooted through empathy, dialogue, and self-examination.
This book is for more than just those who have experienced estrangement firsthand. It speaks to anyone who has ever wrestled with the fragile, often complicated nature of familial love. Seaquist’s narrative urges us to confront hard truths, to extend grace, and to find a path—however difficult—toward forgiveness and connection.
By opening the door to her own kitchen table, Seaquist encourages us to do the same. In doing so, she offers a message that is at once deeply personal and profoundly universal: that healing is possible, and that even the most broken relationships can be mended with courage, understanding, and heart.
Watch the book trailer: https://youtu.be/lmyVYfJKPsw
