The Light Of The World Elizabeth Alexander

Channeling her poetic sensibilities into a rich lucid prose alexander tells a love story that is itself a story of loss.

The light of the world elizabeth alexander.

In the light of the world elizabeth alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband. The light of the world from grand central publishing. A deeply resonant memoir for anyone who has loved and lost from acclaimed poet and pulitzer prize finalist elizabeth alexander. It is not often that i read a book as beautiful and powerful as the light of the world.

In the light of the world elizabeth alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband. Written by the poet elizabeth alexander it is an homage to her beloved husband ficre who died suddenly at the age of 50. Theirs was a strong love recognized at first sight and forged through a shared love of art food language and family. It s a memoir about coping with the death of her husband and it s magnificent first lady michelle obama from an interview in the skimm it is both raw and exquisitely crafted mercilessly direct and sometimes lavishly metaphorical.

Channeling her poetic sensibilities into a rich lucid prose alexander tells a love story that is itself a story of loss. In the light of the world pub.