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Moving Testament To The Immutable Strength Of The Human Spirit,
June 18, 2010
This review is from:
Amber Returns to Maine - and Other - Songs of the Soul
(Paperback)
Throughout the pages of Amber Returns To Maine, author Susan
Haley takes the reader on an emotional, revealing sojourn into
the depths of her seasoned soul. Through the skillful
combination of poetry and prose, Haley recounts the formative
experiences that helped shape her personal growth and
development as a writer, philosopher, and student of the human
condition. She also pays special tribute to the family and
friends - chief among them her late husband, Jerry - whose
loving legacy continues to impact her life in profoundly moving
ways.
In tender, yet straightforward language - and without apology -
Haley offers her unfettered views on life, love, nature, and the
greater spiritual significance of the world around her. As the
well thought out tenets of her personal philosophy unfold, Haley
evokes similar introspective musings in her readers, encouraging
them by her own example to reflect upon the events and
experiences that have had the most profound impacts on them.
Furthermore, the touching poetic pieces scattered throughout the
book are salient examples of Haley's ability to inspire within
the reader genuine feelings of hope, acceptance, and heartfelt
appreciation.
A moving testament to the immutable strength of the human
spirit, Amber Returns To Maine is the hallmark of a true
literary talent. Strongly recommended.
Wendy Paulson
Apex Reviews
Susan Haley proudly wears her heart on
her sleeve, for all to display in her recent
publication,
Amber Returns to Maine! And Other Songs of
the Soul. Returns to Maine - and Other -
Songs of the Soul
Susan is poetic, politic,
sincere and doesn't pull any punches. Life
is a celebration to her, and she encourages
you to embrace yours with the same
determination for happiness and joy, no
matter the hardships.
While it's a very short
book (she cuts to the chase, no
dilly-dallying!), it's bursting with emotion
that's contagious. You're taken into her
life to experience everything with her, the
good the bad and the ugly.
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You experience what the loss of her
husband was like, and the impact of
his absence into the present a
beautiful and heart-wrenching
discussion of widowed-life that
can't help but make you grateful for
the man in your own life, flaws and
all. She keeps life in check; it's
to be appreciated and humbling, but
not to the point where you're blown
over with all your feelings and you
get stuck in the emotional muck.
Truly a woman after my own heart.
I
plan on passing this book along to
all my daughters; it's a remarkable
story of a remarkable woman's life
and her journey with triumphs and
tragedy promoting more than a can-do
attitude, but a can-learn and
appreciative attitude that separates
the important from the trivial.
This is not only a skill for
everyday life, but can make the
difference between collapsing under
life's pressures, and keeping your
head above water when things get
rough.
She uses both poetry and prose to
illustrate her thoughts and
feelings. The raw quality of her
writing is more than endearing, it's
relatable and satisfying. If you
need a fulfilling summer read, look
no further, and then pass it on to
the closest woman to you. It's time
we appreciate all that we have, all
that we've survived and all that
we're still capable of doing. Let's
do it together!
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Review by Yana Berlin of
www.Fabulously40andbeyond.com.
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