The Resource The light of the world : a memoir, Elizabeth Alexander
The light of the world : a memoir, Elizabeth Alexander
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Resource Information
The item The light of the world : a memoir, Elizabeth Alexander represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in City Libraries, City of Gold Coast.
This item is available to borrow from all library branches.
- Summary
- In THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, Elizabeth Alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband, who was just 50. Reflecting with gratitude on the exquisite beauty of her married life that was, grappling with the subsequent void, and feeling a re-energized devotion to her two teenage sons, Alexander channels her poetic sensibilities into a rich, lucid prose that describes a very personal and yet universal quest for meaning, understanding, and acceptance. She examines the journey we take in life through the lens of her own emotional and intellectual evolution, taking stock of herself at the midcentury mark. This exquisite memoir is for anyone who has loved and lost. It's about being strong when you want to collapse, about being grateful when someone has been stolen from you. It's Elizabeth Alexander's story but it is all of our stories because it is about discovering what matters. 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. Reflecting with gratitude on the exquisite beauty of her married life that was, grappling with the resulting void, and finding solace in caring for her two teenage sons, Alexander channels her poetic sensibilities into a rich, lucid prose that universalizes a very personal quest for meaning and acceptance in the wake of loss. The Light of the World is both 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 about what matters most, The Light of the World is required reading
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- Unabridged.
- Extent
- 1 online resource (1 sound file (03 hr., 45 min., 17 sec.))
- Isbn
- 9781478903338
- Label
- The light of the world : a memoir
- Title
- The light of the world
- Title remainder
- a memoir
- Statement of responsibility
- Elizabeth Alexander
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- In THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, Elizabeth Alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband, who was just 50. Reflecting with gratitude on the exquisite beauty of her married life that was, grappling with the subsequent void, and feeling a re-energized devotion to her two teenage sons, Alexander channels her poetic sensibilities into a rich, lucid prose that describes a very personal and yet universal quest for meaning, understanding, and acceptance. She examines the journey we take in life through the lens of her own emotional and intellectual evolution, taking stock of herself at the midcentury mark. This exquisite memoir is for anyone who has loved and lost. It's about being strong when you want to collapse, about being grateful when someone has been stolen from you. It's Elizabeth Alexander's story but it is all of our stories because it is about discovering what matters. 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. Reflecting with gratitude on the exquisite beauty of her married life that was, grappling with the resulting void, and finding solace in caring for her two teenage sons, Alexander channels her poetic sensibilities into a rich, lucid prose that universalizes a very personal quest for meaning and acceptance in the wake of loss. The Light of the World is both 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 about what matters most, The Light of the World is required reading
- Accompanying matter
- technical information on music
- Cataloging source
- TEFOD
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1962-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Alexander, Elizabeth
- Dewey number
- 811/.54
- Form of composition
- not applicable
- Format of music
- not applicable
- LC call number
- PS3551.L3494
- Literary text for sound recordings
- autobiography
- Music parts
- not applicable
- PerformerNote
- Read by Elizabeth Alexander
- Series statement
- Overdrive
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Alexander, Elizabeth
- African American women poets
- Loss (Psychology)
- Women poets, American
- Transposition and arrangement
- not applicable
- Label
- The light of the world : a memoir, Elizabeth Alexander
- Antecedent source
- unknown
- Capture and storage technique
- unknown
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
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- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier.
- Color
- not applicable
- Configuration of playback channels
- unknown
- Content category
- spoken word
- Content type code
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- spw
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent.
- Control code
- ocn990140287
- Dimensions
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- unknown
- not applicable
- Edition
- Unabridged.
- Extent
- 1 online resource (1 sound file (03 hr., 45 min., 17 sec.))
- File format
- unknown
- Form of item
- online
- Groove width / pitch
- not applicable
- Isbn
- 9781478903338
- Kind of cutting
- not applicable
- Kind of disc cylinder or tape
- not applicable
- Kind of material
- unknown
- Level of compression
- unknown
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia.
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- c
- Other physical details
- digital.
- Quality assurance targets
- not applicable
- Reformatting quality
- unknown
- Sound
- sound
- Special playback characteristics
- digital recording
- Specific material designation
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- remote
- other
- Speed
- other
- Stock number
- 6D9E4680-8448-44B1-98E0-3A2FBDD6AA71
- System control number
- (OCoLC)990140287
- Tape configuration
- not applicable
- Tape width
- not applicable
- Label
- The light of the world : a memoir, Elizabeth Alexander
- Antecedent source
- unknown
- Capture and storage technique
- unknown
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier.
- Color
- not applicable
- Configuration of playback channels
- unknown
- Content category
- spoken word
- Content type code
-
- spw
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent.
- Control code
- ocn990140287
- Dimensions
-
- unknown
- not applicable
- Edition
- Unabridged.
- Extent
- 1 online resource (1 sound file (03 hr., 45 min., 17 sec.))
- File format
- unknown
- Form of item
- online
- Groove width / pitch
- not applicable
- Isbn
- 9781478903338
- Kind of cutting
- not applicable
- Kind of disc cylinder or tape
- not applicable
- Kind of material
- unknown
- Level of compression
- unknown
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia.
- Media type code
-
- c
- Other physical details
- digital.
- Quality assurance targets
- not applicable
- Reformatting quality
- unknown
- Sound
- sound
- Special playback characteristics
- digital recording
- Specific material designation
-
- remote
- other
- Speed
- other
- Stock number
- 6D9E4680-8448-44B1-98E0-3A2FBDD6AA71
- System control number
- (OCoLC)990140287
- Tape configuration
- not applicable
- Tape width
- not applicable
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