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The light of the world : a memoir

Alexander, Elizabeth, 1962- author

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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 prose, Alexander presents us with the heartrending story of a soul mate found and lost. 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 sons. Alexander universalizes a very personal quest for meaning 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 enduring gift of human companionship. For those who have loved and lost, or for anyone who cares about what matters most, The Light of the World is required reading.--Cover page [4].

• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Subject: Alexander, Elizabeth, 1962- / Women poets, American Biography. / Loss (Psychology) / Women poets, American.
• ISBN: 9781455599868, 1455599867

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
PS3551.L3494 Z46 2016	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE