This Will All Be Over Soon: A Memoir

This Will All Be Over Soon is a powerful memoir from Saturday Night Live cast member Cecily Strong about grieving the death of her cousin Owen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Through raw, unflinching accounts of loss, love, laughter, and hope, Strong chronicles the challenges of beginning a relationship during the pandemic, the fear when her new boyfriend contracts COVID, and the pain of losing her friend and longtime SNL staff member Hal Willner to the virus.

The book also reflects on formative events from Strong's life, including how her high school expulsion led to her pursuing a career in theater and, years later, landing at SNL.

At its heart, This Will All Be Over Soon is an inspiring account of Owen's life, both before and after his diagnosis, and the valuable lessons he taught Strong about positivity and resilience.

With its diary-like approach weaving together the present and past, this memoir serves as a moving reminder that whatever challenges life might throw one's way, they will be over soon.

So make sure to appreciate every moment and live life to the fullest with This Will All Be Over Soon.