When All Is Said Summary
Anne Griffin

When All Is Said Overview

In the novel When All is Said by Anne Griffin, Maurice Hannigan celebrates his life with toasts to the five most influential people he has met along the way. The toasts are made on the second anniversary of his wife Sadie's death. Maurice is a complex person with regrets and joys. Struggling to deal with the loneliness and grief he has felt since Sadie has died, he has a plan to be with her again. Themes in the novel include the impact of parent-child relationships, the effect of power and wealth on priorities, and the ways of dealing with grief.