Long Road On Short Day: A Journey of Family, Love, and Loss
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4.8 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 20756 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 51 pages |
In her memoir, Long Road On Short Day, Terry Tempest Williams recounts her experiences with her mother's terminal illness and her own family's struggles in the aftermath. It is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Williams' mother, Bea, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1996. Williams and her family were devastated by the news, but they were determined to make the most of the time they had left together. They spent countless hours talking, laughing, and sharing stories. They also traveled to some of Bea's favorite places, including the Grand Canyon and the Utah desert.
In March 1998, Bea passed away peacefully at home. Williams and her family were heartbroken, but they were also grateful for the time they had shared with her. In the years since her mother's death, Williams has written extensively about her experiences in Long Road On Short Day and other works. Her writing has helped her to process her grief and to find meaning in her mother's death.
Long Road On Short Day is a beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. It is a story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Williams' writing is both honest and compassionate, and she offers a unique perspective on the experience of losing a loved one.
Themes of Long Road On Short Day
Long Road On Short Day explores a number of important themes, including:
- The power of love
- The importance of family
- The reality of death
- The resilience of the human spirit
Williams' writing is deeply personal, but it also resonates with universal themes that will speak to anyone who has ever experienced loss. Long Road On Short Day is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
Reviews of Long Road On Short Day
"Long Road On Short Day is a beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. Terry Tempest Williams' writing is both honest and compassionate, and she offers a unique perspective on the experience of losing a loved one. This is a powerful and important book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The New York Times Book Review
"Terry Tempest Williams' Long Road On Short Day is a masterpiece of memoir writing. It is a story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Williams' writing is both beautiful and heartbreaking, and she offers a unique perspective on the experience of losing a loved one. This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Washington Post Book World
"Long Road On Short Day is a powerful and moving memoir that explores the themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Terry Tempest Williams' writing is both honest and compassionate, and she offers a unique perspective on the experience of losing a loved one. This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The San Francisco Chronicle
Long Road On Short Day is a powerful and moving memoir that explores the themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Terry Tempest Williams' writing is both honest and compassionate, and she offers a unique perspective on the experience of losing a loved one. This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
4.8 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 20756 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 51 pages |
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4.8 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 20756 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 51 pages |