num_pages: 209
description: In The Light of the World Elizabeth Alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband. Channeling her poetic sensibilities into a rich lucid prose Alexander tells a love story that is itself a story of loss. As she reflects on the beauty of her married life the trauma resulting from her husband's death and the solace found in caring for her two teenage sons Alexander universalizes a very personal quest for meaning and acceptance in the wake of loss. The Light of the World is at once 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 what matters most The Light of the World is required reading.
language: English
title: The Light of the World
publisher: Grand Central Publishing