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The Silence of Morning: A Memoir of Time Undone

Daisy A. Hickman

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Description:EACH LIFE is a reflection of the many mysteries we are born into. Mysteries lodged in silence. And ambiguity. Yet this fascinating memoir manages to penetrate that silence, as the author initially survives its fierce echo in the face of her son's sudden death, and then realizes she must, one day, embrace it. Hickman notes, however, that she wasn't remotely prepared for the curious demands of loss. But then, who is, she wonders. Would a saint be prepared, someone braver than I, perhaps, or someone who simply moved on with a heavy shrug of the shoulders, a fierce sigh, a wistful expression? The Silence of Morning, a compelling story of life and loss, culture and society, reveals why the author, in the face of profound tragedy, decides to confront the mysteries of existence in search of deeper understanding.Articulating challenges faced by every family, every individual, the author shines a bright and compassionate light on the vagaries of the human condition -- addictive culture (the many forms of addiction that are part of every community, all societies), family loss from suicide, spiritual exploration and realization, grief and loss, the insidious nature of time.In the end, however, Hickman chooses love over despair."Examining the world with narrative grace and balance, Hickman's authorial voice communicates the choppy stuff of life with elegance." --Jen Knox, author of After the Gazebo Every ending is a beginning, but finding an illuminating thread when"grief is at the wheel" is a daunting challenge. "Like a prairie windmill silenced by time, life felt heavy and still." So how does the author navigate an agonizing maze of sorrow so that her tentative steps feel true to the moment? Why does she insist on the long view, instead of succumbing to generic cultural standards of moving on or getting over it?In deciding that her son's suicide at 27 is a mystifying, but forceful, catalyst for spiritual growth, the author also accepts an unspoken challenge to unearth the deeper story, the universal message, so others can benefit. Her son's struggle to find meaning and purpose in a chaotic world that serves up escape, excitement, and excess as "solutions," also leads the author to question the viability of a contemporary culture that points so many in the wrong direction.Do we understand the role of addiction in society, or why this age-old problem assumes an endless variety of destructive, life-threatening forms? Stepping beyond the personal dimension--we are a world born of connection--the author considers the profound influence of culture and society, noting the existence of a rather toxic climate of addiction."Despite a crushing loss ... here we have a warmth of spirit, understanding and compassion in a distancing world." --Madeline Sharples, author of Leaving the Hall Light OnCover art by artist Paul C. Jackson, Columbia, MO.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Silence of Morning: A Memoir of Time Undone. To get started finding The Silence of Morning: A Memoir of Time Undone, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 388

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Capturing Morning Press

Release: 2015

ISBN: 0990842363

Description: EACH LIFE is a reflection of the many mysteries we are born into. Mysteries lodged in silence. And ambiguity. Yet this fascinating memoir manages to penetrate that silence, as the author initially survives its fierce echo in the face of her son's sudden death, and then realizes she must, one day, embrace it. Hickman notes, however, that she wasn't remotely prepared for the curious demands of loss. But then, who is, she wonders. Would a saint be prepared, someone braver than I, perhaps, or someone who simply moved on with a heavy shrug of the shoulders, a fierce sigh, a wistful expression? The Silence of Morning, a compelling story of life and loss, culture and society, reveals why the author, in the face of profound tragedy, decides to confront the mysteries of existence in search of deeper understanding.Articulating challenges faced by every family, every individual, the author shines a bright and compassionate light on the vagaries of the human condition -- addictive culture (the many forms of addiction that are part of every community, all societies), family loss from suicide, spiritual exploration and realization, grief and loss, the insidious nature of time.In the end, however, Hickman chooses love over despair."Examining the world with narrative grace and balance, Hickman's authorial voice communicates the choppy stuff of life with elegance." --Jen Knox, author of After the Gazebo Every ending is a beginning, but finding an illuminating thread when"grief is at the wheel" is a daunting challenge. "Like a prairie windmill silenced by time, life felt heavy and still." So how does the author navigate an agonizing maze of sorrow so that her tentative steps feel true to the moment? Why does she insist on the long view, instead of succumbing to generic cultural standards of moving on or getting over it?In deciding that her son's suicide at 27 is a mystifying, but forceful, catalyst for spiritual growth, the author also accepts an unspoken challenge to unearth the deeper story, the universal message, so others can benefit. Her son's struggle to find meaning and purpose in a chaotic world that serves up escape, excitement, and excess as "solutions," also leads the author to question the viability of a contemporary culture that points so many in the wrong direction.Do we understand the role of addiction in society, or why this age-old problem assumes an endless variety of destructive, life-threatening forms? Stepping beyond the personal dimension--we are a world born of connection--the author considers the profound influence of culture and society, noting the existence of a rather toxic climate of addiction."Despite a crushing loss ... here we have a warmth of spirit, understanding and compassion in a distancing world." --Madeline Sharples, author of Leaving the Hall Light OnCover art by artist Paul C. Jackson, Columbia, MO.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Silence of Morning: A Memoir of Time Undone. To get started finding The Silence of Morning: A Memoir of Time Undone, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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