Min meets Ed. Min and Ed become a couple. They fall in love. Ed breaks Min's heart. Why? Read her letter to Ed that explains the how this promising relationship fell apart. Using souvenirs from their six week relationship, Min tells their tale and why they broke up. "Why We Broke Up," by Daniel Handler (better known as Lemony Snicket ), is a poignant yet humorous story of a first love and break up. It has earned six starred reviews.