The third in a series that is part writing exercise and part year-end reflection, about the “balms” in my life, inspired by the book, Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. In Gilead, the Rev. John Ames reflects back over a long life that, while full, did not include the opportunity to watch his children grow up. He [...]
The second in a series, part writing exercise and part year-end reflection, about the “balms” in my life, inspired by the book, Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. “We should talk more,” she said, her bare foot lightly brushing mine. She’s logical and practical in a way that some men say they wish women could be more [...]
I’m just about finished reading one of the most profound and moving books I’ve come across in (at least) the last 10 years: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. In fact, the only works of fiction that have affected me as much as this book are Mark Helprin’s A Winter’s Tale and Alan Lightman’s Einstein’s Dreams. Listing [...]
