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The Collected Regrets of Clover is the story of Clover Brooks, whose life was altered after the shocking passing of her teacher during a storytelling session at school. Another personal tragedy one year later, throwing her life into further disarray. Since the accidents, the child’s life became centered on death, leading her to ultimately choose a career caring for people living through their final days — or hours. During the hours spent with the terminally ill and elderly, Clover learns about people’s deepest regrets, best advice, and sometimes even their confessions. But while she takes the experience of so many lives, she forgets she has her very own to live. As a death doula in New York City, Clover is capable of endless empathy, but she seems unable to extend the same compassion to herself and demotes her needs as she tends to others. That is, until her client, Claudia, has a wish — and a longing for closure — that forces the caretaker to remember how to live. Claudia’s declining health — which contrasts so sharply with her bright energy — inspires Clover to connect with others like Sylvie, her neighbor, and Sebastian, Claudia’s grandson, for what feels like the first time in forever.

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