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How Beautiful the Beloved: A Lyrical Journey of Grief and Grace

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In the wake of unimaginable loss, poet Gregory Orr embarked on a lyrical journey that would culminate in the creation of his most profound and moving work to date. How Beautiful the Beloved is a collection of poems that explores the depths of grief and the transformative power of love with raw honesty and exquisite beauty.

How Beautiful the Beloved

by Gregory Orr

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	371 KB
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Print length	:	120 pages

Orr's words are a balm for the soul, offering solace and healing to those who have experienced loss. He writes of the pain of losing a loved one, the numbness that follows, and the gradual process of coming to terms with the void that is left behind. But even in the darkest of times, Orr finds moments of beauty and grace, reminding us that even in the face of death, life goes on.

Through his masterful use of language, Orr creates vivid and unforgettable images that stay with the reader long after the book is finished. He writes of "a field of stars" that "shimmers like a million tiny diamonds" and of "a river of grief" that "flows through the heart like a cold, black stream." These images are both haunting and beautiful, capturing the complex and contradictory nature of grief.

How Beautiful the Beloved is not only a book about grief, but also a book about love. Orr writes of the love he shared with his wife, the love that sustained him through her illness and death, and the love that continues to connect him to her even now that she is gone. This book is a testament to the power of love to heal, to transform, and to give meaning to life even in the face of loss.

If you have ever experienced loss, heartbreak, or any other kind of adversity, How Beautiful the Beloved is a must-read. Orr's words will resonate with you on a deep level, offering you solace, healing, and a renewed appreciation for the beauty and fragility of life.

Here are just a few of the many rave reviews that How Beautiful the Beloved has received:

"Orr's poems are a gift, a balm for the soul. They offer solace, healing, and a renewed appreciation for the beauty and fragility of life." - The New York Times
"A masterpiece of grief and grace. Orr's words will resonate with you on a deep level, offering you solace, healing, and a renewed appreciation for the beauty and fragility of life." - The Washington Post
"Orr's poems are a testament to the power of love to heal, to transform, and to give meaning to life even in the face of loss." - The Guardian

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How Beautiful the Beloved

by Gregory Orr

4.6 out of 5