Philip Simmons (–2002)
Auteur de Learning to Fall: The Blessings of an Imperfect Life
Œuvres de Philip Simmons
Keeper of the gate: Designs in wrought iron 2 exemplaires
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- Date de naissance
- 20th century
- Date de décès
- 2002
- Sexe
- male
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Learning to Fall: The Blessings of an Imperfect Life par Philip Simmons
The author of this book was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease when he was 35 years old . In 12 essays, Simmons charts his search for peace and his deepening relationship with the mystery of everyday life. Whether finding answers to life's questions in turtle behavior or Buddhist philosophy, Robert Frost's poetry or daily life in his small New England town, he offers us the gift of connecting more deeply and joyously with our own imperfect lives.
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In 12 essays the author charts his search for peace and deepening relationship with the mystery of everyday life after learning that he had ALS, or Lou Gehrig;s Disease.
Simmons describes this book as an essay; in many ways it is indeed a study or reflection. Fluid and sometimes poetic prose shield the reader somewhat from the mortality showing like bones under the mountains and trees, the struggle and skull beneath the skin. For anyone dealing with chronic or terminal illness, this book offers lessons in holding onto the essentials in life--the grounding, the love of nature, family and God; even while dealing with the loss of the more superficial parts of our physical existence. It is well worth reading.… (plus d'informations)
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Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 5
- Membres
- 229
- Popularité
- #98,340
- Évaluation
- 3.8
- Critiques
- 6
- ISBN
- 11
- Langues
- 1