In "How To Make Friends With The Dark," Kathleen Glasgow handles the subject of grief and loss with profound sensitivity and authenticity. She uses the metaphor of darkness to represent the overwhelming grief experienced by the protagonist, Tiger Tolliver. As Tiger navigates through her personal darkness, the readers are taken along on her journey, giving them a deep insight into the complexities of grief. The novel does not shy away from the raw and painful aspects of loss, but instead, Glasgow weaves these elements into a narrative of resilience and personal growth. This authentic portrayal of grief and loss is one of the aspects that makes "How To Make Friends With The Dark" a truly impactful read.