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A deeply resonant memoir for anyone who has loved and lost, from acclaimed poet and Pulitzer Prize finalist Elizabeth Alexander.
In The Light of the World, Elizabeth Alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband. Channeling her poetic sensibilities into a rich, lucid price, Alexander tells a love story that is, itself, a story of loss. As she reflects on the beauty of her married life, the trauma resulting from her husband’s death, and the solace found in caring for her two teenage sons, Alexander universalizes a very personal quest for meaning and acceptance in the wake of loss.
The Light of the World is at once an endlessly compelling memoir and a deeply felt meditation on the blessings of love, family, art, and community. It is also a lyrical celebration of a life well-lived and a paean to the priceless gift of human companionship. For those who have loved and lost, or for anyone who cares what matters most, The Light of the World is required reading.
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (September 6, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 1455599867
ISBN-13 : 978-1455599868
Item Weight : 7.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.75 x 8 inches
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Customers find the emotional tone beautiful, palpable, and painful. They appreciate the poetic writing style and emotional intensity. Readers describe the themes as insightful, tangible, and healing.
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