Emile, a 26-year-old diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, is told by doctors that his memory will only last two years. He decides to embark on one last voyage, fleeing the hospital and the pity of his family and friends. He places an advertisement seeking a companion for this final journey. To his astonishment, he receives a response from a young woman named Joan, whose only belongings are a backpack and a large black hat, and whose presence offers no explanation. Thus begins an astonishing and beautiful journey. At every turn, through encounters with others and self-discovery, joy, fear, friendship, and love are born, gradually piercing the shell of Emile's pain. The vibrant and insightful writing, flawless dialogue, and genuine, endearing characters carry us to an unexpected and deeply emotional conclusion. You will not emerge from this wonderful and moving story, masterfully written by Melissa DaCosta.