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Tory Henwood Hoen

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Tory Henwood Hoen is a writer based in Vermont, where she is a solo mom to her toddler daughter. She is the author of BEFORE I FORGET (2025) and THE ARC (2022). You can find her on Instagram @toryhenwoodhoen.

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Tory Henwood Hoen My father had Alzheimer's and died when I was in my early thirties. It was a topic that I wanted to write about, but it took me a while to figure out …moreMy father had Alzheimer's and died when I was in my early thirties. It was a topic that I wanted to write about, but it took me a while to figure out an angle that felt fresh and unexpected. I wanted to honor the emotional truth of what it means to navigate Alzheimer's, but I also wanted to tell a story that was whimsical and fun to read. A tricky balance to strike, for sure. I also wanted to speak to the theme of reinvention. I "reinvented" myself in my mid-thirties, when I finally decide to pursue my dream of writing fiction. So I wanted to explore how Cricket reinvents herself in her 20s AND how Arthur reinvents himself in his 70s, despite his illness. I believe we are never too old (or too depressed or too lost or too "settled") to find new interests, talents, and ways to make meaning in our lives. In fact, that's what living is: to make meaning and grow from our circumstances, no matter what they are.(less)
Tory Henwood Hoen Thank you so much, Maria. And yes! I'm finishing a draft of my second novel any minute. I will definitely keep everyone posted once we set a pub date.…moreThank you so much, Maria. And yes! I'm finishing a draft of my second novel any minute. I will definitely keep everyone posted once we set a pub date. If you don't already, you can follow me on Instagram @toryhenwoodhoen for updates!(less)
Average rating: 4.06 · 15,366 ratings · 3,235 reviews · 2 distinct worksSimilar authors
Before I Forget

4.28 avg rating — 10,813 ratings — published 2025 — 5 editions
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The Arc

3.53 avg rating — 4,553 ratings — published 2022 — 11 editions
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Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen
"From start to finish, this story of family, dementia, grief, and parental care kept me engaged and entertained. It stirred emotions on many levels, but at the same time shared a saga many could relate to. It truly was a beautiful read that I recommen" Read more of this review »
Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen
"I don’t even want to say anything about this book other than READ IT.

This is exactly the type of literary fiction I love. Family relationships, love, loss, growing up and growing old.

I love the reflection on life and people in it, the different ver" Read more of this review »
Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen
"I went into this book from my Book of the Month club selection with no expectations. I wasn’t sure I could feel engaged with a protagonist in her late 20’s, but each chapter draws you in more. I’m not ashamed to say I cried near the end. The story is" Read more of this review »
Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen
"Wow. This one surprised me. I admit I kept putting it off because the cover was uninspiring, but I'm glad I finally made time for it.

Cricket has been struggling to move forward in her life since she was 16 and a devastating event shook her belief in " Read more of this review »
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“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards. - Kierkegaard”
Tory Henwood Hoen, Before I Forget

“What I didn't know then: coming of age isn't something you can choreograph, and it doesn't happen all at once. You start the process; you stall; you regress; and then comes another growth spurt. Eventually, your path looks like a series of paw prints in the snow-layered, as if compelled by confusion or curiosity-that double back before veering off in the direction of destiny.”
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“You’ve got to dance where you are, baby”
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