The Light of the World

The Light of the World A Memoir

First edition

Hardback (30 Apr 2015)

  • $30.58
Add to basket

Includes delivery to the United States

10+ copies available online - Usually dispatched within 7 days

Publisher's Synopsis

A deeply resonant memoir for anyone who has loved and lost, from acclaimed poet and Pulitzer Prize finalist Elizabeth Alexander.

In The Light of the World, Elizabeth Alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband. Channeling her poetic sensibilities into a rich, lucid price, Alexander tells a love story that is, itself, a story of loss. As she reflects on the beauty of her married life, the trauma resulting from her husband's death, and the solace found in caring for her two teenage sons, Alexander universalizes a very personal quest for meaning and acceptance in the wake of loss.
The Light of the World is at once an endlessly compelling memoir and a deeply felt meditation on the blessings of love, family, art, and community. It is also a lyrical celebration of a life well-lived and a paean to the priceless gift of human companionship. For those who have loved and lost, or for anyone who cares what matters most, The Light of the World is required reading.

Book information

ISBN: 9781455599875
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Imprint: Grand Central Publishing
Pub date:
Edition: First edition
DEWEY: 811.54
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 209
Weight: 342g
Height: 219mm
Width: 148mm
Spine width: 24mm