Gabrielle Hamilton’s new memoir, “Next of Kin,” lacks the visceral shock and searing vision of her prior work. By Joumana Khatib Joumana Khatib is an editor at the Book Review. When you purchase an ...

Next of kin refers to a person’s closest living blood relative or relatives, including spouses and adopted children. The term is often used in legal contexts like estate planning and inheritance. The ...