'Loss brings you to the edge.' Utah author details how loss shaped her bestselling book

<p><a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/tag/ally-condie">Ally Condie</a> is a New York Times bestselling author, a Utah gal, a mom, and a former high school teacher. She recently got the surprise of a lifetime when her latest novel became Reese Witherspoon's June book club pick.</p> <p>Ally has written for young adults, picture books, but this is her first adult novel... and it comes from a very personal place. She shares where she was and what the circumstances of her life were when she came up with the plot for "The Unwedding."</p> <p>Find the book, and more of Ally's work, at <a href="http://allycondie.com">allycondie.com</a>.</p>