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A USA Today Must Read New Book
From the bestselling author of Women Rowing North and Reviving Ophelia-a memoir in essays reflecting on radiance, resilience, and the constantly changing nature of reality.
In her luminous new memoir in essays, Mary Pipher-as she did in her New York Times bestseller Women…
Why read it?
1 author picked A Life in Light as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love the way Mary Pipher writes about navigating the ever-changing landscape of life with straightforwardness and grace, and how generous she is in sharing what she’s learned about remaining resilient through it all.
Her prose is quite spare, which makes stumbling upon the many gems of wisdom throughout even more satisfying. One of my many takeaways was that the way the author approaches the light—being it, seeking it, believing in it—is something to admire and emulate.
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