Did I Ever Tell You?: A Memoir

The most "profound" (Booklist, starred review) 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.

This transformative memoir is a moving coming-of age story and an "extraordinary testament to the power of love over death" (Sarah Ruhl, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of Smile). Like Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner and The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, Did I Ever Tell You? is a life-changing story that "has a scope and power that will take your breath away" (Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of Hello Beautiful and Dear Edward).

Author: Genevieve Kingston
Publisher: S&s/ Marysue Rucci Books
Published: 04/16/2024
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.80w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781668006290

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 12/01/2023 pg. 12
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2024
Booklist 04/15/2024 pg. 7
Shelf Awareness 05/17/2024
Publishers Weekly 06/03/2024

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.