Ravi Shankar Etteth's new collection, 'The Little Book of Goodbyes,' explores the multifaceted nature of farewells with unflinching honesty. The book delves into the struggle of confronting loss, examining goodbyes between loved ones, places, and selves. Etteth's autobiographical stories touch upon grief, fading innocence, and the complex emotions associated with letting go, incorporating elements of tenderness, unease, whimsy, and cruelty.