Stories of Courage
July 24, 2024
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Magical Thinking…
Courage waits to be discovered in many books and genres. For all of us—especially those navigating loss—reading a story of courage can be truly inspiring.
The following titles have keenly informed me and reached deep into my psyche:
- The Year of Magical Thinking
by Joan Didion (Memoir)
Why: Didion’s thinking and writing bear the emotions of life, love, and grief.
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Wave
- Wave
by Sonali Deraniyagala (Memoir)
Why: Closure moves only partway toward resolution when you have lost someone very dear.
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Hour of Gold…
- Hour of Gold, Hour of Lead
by Anne Morrow Lindbergh (Memoir/Biography)
Why: Pain is personal yet universal.
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The Glass Castle
- The Glass Castle
by Jeannette Walls (Memoir)
Why: Models of parenting shown through both brilliance and unmistakable flaws.
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The River Why
- The River Why
by David James Duncan (Novel)
Why: A journey of spirit not to be missed.
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Wild
- Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
by Cheryl Strayed (Memoir)
Why: Coming to terms with loss her way.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
- To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper Lee (Novel)
Why: It takes courage to do the right thing.
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All the Light…
- All the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr (Novel)
Why: The personal bravery of French Resistance men, women, and children against the German Occupation stays seared in my soul. Compelling.
Wishing you all the joys of insightful reading!
—Janice Jensen
P.S. I would love to hear about some of your favorite stories of courage…