Illuminating Darkness
Publisher: Breathingpen
Published: 2019
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781724013019
Description: The book talks. As you read a few words, they instantly compel you to start a conversation with others or oneself. The evocative imagery sets afloat submerged feelings and thoughts, having a cathartic effect on the reader’s mind and heart. The simplicity of the quotes, poetry and musings makes it ideal for a quick and light read, at the same time it leaves a hangover of thoughts to ponder upon. It expresses the basic emotions of a mortal in ordinary surroundings, making the literary piece relatable and giving it depth and freshness. The work inspires and awakens the urge to unleash thoughts of the heart, mind and soul.The book captures the journey of a person who travelled from darkness to light, simply by holding the pen and allowing emotions to flow with the ink of insight. It inspires the reader to confront his/her inner turmoil with an objective point of view and a neutral approach.The book is exemplary in revealing how writing can be an effective therapy to heal a depressed mind and an ailing heart that may have faced life’s harshest realities; how writing can be used for self-innovation simply by looking into one’s reflection. The images are supportive in conveying the message and delivering the emotions with a visual delight that immediately strike.The title ‘Illuminating Darkness’ is suggestive of the power of words to illumine the dark, dull environment either outside or within oneself. Words are powerful entities, capable of lighting up the dark and filling up voids. In summary, the book covers all emotions of a complex, layered human being, the holds within chaos and memories, both good and bad.