In encyclopedia form, the utterly original, captivating story of two people in love

A memoir like no other: in encyclopedic entries, a love affair comes to life, with details that range from "Abilities: Baking" to "Passions: Keaton, B" to "Transport: Bicycle." In alphabetical rather than chronological order, we see the joy of two people meeting in middle age and falling quickly, deeply in love, only to learn within two years that the man has an incurable, fatal disease. He was a British artist, she is an American playwright, but we never learn more of their specifics, or even their names instead we witness the details, large and small, that make up a life and a romance, from a first date to food preferences to gardening to jokes. With a subtly funny, warm, and lively touch, the author pulls off an improbably delightful and engaging feat to draw an unforgettable and universal portrait of enduring love.