Giving yourself to life
Subtitle: a journal of pain, hope and renewal
By: Deborah Shepard
Publisher: Calico
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Auckland
Language: eng
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781877429118
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Diaries; Chronic pain; Psychological aspects
Description: "For twelve months Deborah Shepard kept a journal to help her with a chronic pain condition. Soon she found herself contemplating all of life's pains and losses, including the devastating earthquakes that shattered her hometown of Christchurch. Searching for a way through, she began observing the natural world on her doorstep and reflecting on family and friendship, flowers, beauty, literature and art. By 'giving herself to life' she discovered the power of writing to heal"--Publisher information.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.