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The Blessing A Memoir (Paperback)
| Author: Gregory Orr |
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| Written in spare, poignant prose that matches the power of Orr's most affecting poems, The Blessing explores life-defining episodes of tragedy and atonement, trauma and reconciliation. His ability to give a voice to the feelings that are hardest to express makes his story an unforgettable, and mesmerizing read. The Blessing begins with the horrific event that has permeated Orr's life and writing: At the age of twelve, he accidentally shot and killed his younger brother Peter. Haunted by his painful, Cain-like legacy, the young Orr seemed to be haunted by further violence and tragedy throughout his teens. His shattering experiences led to an unexpected epiphany and a clear answer to one of life's most basic questions: How do we find meaning in the face of death? -- and his life as a poet begins. |
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At the age of 12, Gregory Orr accidentally shot and killed his brother. Shattered by the event, with parents who could not cope with his pain, Orr saves himself from despair by his discovery of poetry (Orr is now a poet and teacher) and also of the life-affirming sculpture of David Smith.
At the age of 12, Gregory Orr accidentally shot and killed his brother. Shattered by the event, with parents who could not cope with his pain, Orr saves himself from despair by his discovery of poetry (Orr is now a poet and teacher) and also of the life-affirming sculpture of David Smith.
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