The Light We Leave On

By Justinn D Kurtz

The Light We Leave On

by Justinn Kurtz

What if the person you lost never really left? What if their light was still with you-all along?

Lina was eleven when her best friend Julian died. But in the quiet glow of her bedside lamp, he never stopped speaking. Through flickers of light, whispered memories, and the folded stars they once made together, Lina carries Julian with her as she grows up-through high school heartbreak, first love, and the long, aching process of letting go.

Years later, Lina is building a life of her own-full of noise, love, and the beautiful chaos of parenthood. But when her daughter, Julie, begins to feel the same fear Lina once knew, a familiar light returns, guiding them both.

Told in lyrical, heartfelt prose, The Light We Leave On is a tender exploration of grief, healing, and the legacy of love that outlives us. It's a story about growing up without letting go completely-and finding the courage to pass the light on.

For anyone who's ever whispered goodnight to someone they couldn't see-this book is for you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F9LDYNKN
• ISBN13: 9798284814789
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"