Review: Grace, Wisdom and Gentle Suggestions about Life
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 14, 2012
In her introduction for A Woman's Voice, Dolores Ayotte sets her eyes on a goal which for most of us may be illusive: "I want to permanently shed my insecurities and enter this final stage of my life with as much grace and wisdom as humanly possible." This sets the tone for the entire book.Her voice is a whisper, a gentle suggestion, which allows us to take in what she says. She opens each chapter with a personal note, telling us about the little things in her life that invoked the idea around which this chapter is built. For example, in The Empty Nest, Dolores opens the chapter describing her relationship with her husband. "We are never alone despite the silence that endures between us." From here she guides you to an alternative view of this stage of life: no longer as an empty nest, but rather as a time for reflection and for being grateful for having survived live's challenges.And, to support her way of thinking about life, Dolores offers many quotes from other writers and philosophers, most of whom may be new to you. This enriches the text and you are left there to taste each word, each thought as it is whispered to you from the pages of this lovely book.The book cover truly reflects the gentle nature of its content. Laid in front of you upon the tablecloth is a freshly cut, yellow flower, and in the background is the wick of a candle, waiting to be lit, perhaps later. It is an intimate gift from the author.Five stars.