The Beginner's Goodbye by Anne Tyler

      Tyler usually has a story with a theme that is common enough, but somehow she has a way of writing that makes it special.  Aaron is reeling from the unexpected death of his wife. (Instead of the usual manner of death, Dorothy got killed by a tree that fell on the house!).  Dorothy was a doctor and an independent woman who was  not necessarily looking for a man when she met Aaron.  After an over-protective mother and a hovering older sister have driven him crazy all of his life he adores the fact that Dorothy thinks his minor disabilities are no big deal.    Unable to face the process of repairing his house Aaron seeks refuge at his sister Nandina's.  I loved the title when I realized what it meant!  Aaron and Nandina  have a small publishing company and their main product is a series of Beginner's Books  which lead people from college through the rest of their lives.  Not a bad idea to have a book on saying goodbye!  Aaron didn't have a book - but he did have dearly departed Dorothy showing up here and there.  I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book.  We also have it in regular an large print.