Two Floors Above Grief: A Memoir of Two Families in the Unique Place We Called Home

Imagine growing up in a house where joy and grief coexist under the same roof—a stately Victorian mansion where the upstairs hummed with the energy of two lively families, and the basement displayed caskets next to the closed door of an embalming room. Kevin O’Connor invites you into his extraordinary childhood, where the sounds of laughter mixed with the business of a funeral home.Through a captivating collection of family letters spanning the 1920s to the ‘80s, O’Connor masterfully weaves a story that balances life's most poignant moments—births, celebrations, and yes, death—into a tapestry of resilience, love, and joy.Amazon readers are raving:"Captivating! A celebration of both life and death.""Refreshing to find a read on funerals and death that still strives for happiness and joy.""An uplifting reminder of how love and family can shine through even the darkest times."O'Connor writes a memoir like no other—filled with humor, heart, and a touch of the extraordinary. Between the constantly ringing phone of the funeral home, interludes of family musical performances, and backyard basketball games, Kevin's story shows how life’s biggest challenges are met with unwavering love, a good sense of humor, and an appreciation for every fleeting moment.Step into a story where death isn’t the end, but a reminder to embrace all the moments that make life worth living. Perfect for fans of heartfelt memoirs, unique family histories, and stories that remind us of the beauty of resilience. Read more