Kayak Morning, Reflections on Love, Grief and Small Boats by Roger Rosenblatt is a small, elegant book where Rosenblatt tries to come to terms with his ongoing grief over his daughter's death two years earlier.
He has taken up kayaking early in the morning near his home where he sinks deep into solitude and thought while he is out on the water. We are all richer because he has shared his experience with us.
A review by Publishers Weekly states "His words connect in a way that conveys his sadness but also affirms the goodness of life." This is exactly how I felt reading this poetic book. While Rosenblatt's grief is palpable, I didn't feel sad while reading this book, but rather grateful for the beauty of his words that touched me so deeply.
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