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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Captivating Book Mar 01, 2008
By DagmarBooks
A quest for testament, knowledge, and enlightenment as memories and experience composed in visual language that appeals intellectually as well as emotionally.
Despite the overwhelming presence of ailments and incapacitation, disease is not the dominant theme of the book nor does it define the author.
At the heart of the words in this book lies the radiant heart of the author.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Inspiring Feb 27, 2008
By Tam
Once the reader recognises the tremendous challenges that the author has obviously endured with her Lupus condition(described at the beginning), the depth and beauty of the poetry is all the more stunning!
Awe inspiring, thank you.
T.R. Moses
Australia
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
the smallest things - magnificently magnified! Feb 29, 2008
By Bruce Kay
Wow, simply put, I'd consider this essential reading for anybody wanting to understand the innermost emotions and fears of loved-ones suffering from incurable diseases. This is a heart-rending and engaging poetic anthology that describes the daily travails, some life-shaping events and the social interactions of a mother and wife and daughter and friend who simply wants to remember and record her very personal journey. She shares her deepest and most personal thoughts about life and love and everyday occurrences in this easily readable "please don't put me down" paperback, and you won't. One strong appeal of this collection is the author's brief description of her debilitating battle with lupus, and her desire to put thoughts and memories to paper while this is possible. In essence she is acknowledging the support and comfort provided by her close friends and some casual acquaintances. For anybody who has ever thought of putting penned memories to paper, this is a very appealing, enticing and highly recommended read.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Mom... Feb 28, 2008
By Yogafreedom
I am the daughter of this amazing woman, who I am proud to call my mom...I must admit that I haven't read all of the poems in this book...but am looking forward to when I find time in my schedule...My mom has been struggling with Lupus for most of her life, but suprisingly enough, she still happens to be one of the strongest and most loving people I have ever met. This book alone has taught me to not take anything for granted...and instead worship what you have already..to focus on THE SMALLEST THINGS in life...not to always expect more. I consider myself extremely lucky to have a mom who is incredible. She is my role model, my best friend and inspiring, not only to me, but to most people she meets. I hope that you will be able to share the joy and endure the lesson that these beautiful poems will teach, like myself and many other people have experienced. I love my mom. Congratulations!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Inspiring and enlightening Feb 27, 2008
By Peter
You should know that I have known, cared deeply for and respected the author for as long as I can remember, although relocation separated us many years ago and we virtually lost contact - some years before she was struck by this mysterious, potentially crippling condition. I read this book not for a love of poetry - it's not 'my thing' - but rather to try and learn more of the manifestations of Lupus - and more about how it has affected someone who I know well.
Through what I suspected (and confirmed having read the book) would be very personal expressions, I learnt about the power of Lupus and how it has changed the author's life. More than this - much, much more - I learnt and will remain inspired by her courage, as she faced and faces daunting knowns and unknowns and has steadfastly refused to let Lupus dim her determination to express herself through her obvious passion for poetry - even if the tone and content of her expressions are markedly different to what she undoubtedly would otherwise have hoped to be writing about during this chapter of her life.
Therein lies her own personal victory - which I hope she is able to acknowledge - and the inspiration to others similarly afflicted as well as their loved ones.
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