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Andrew Bertaina is going through a mid-life crisis: failed marriage, child-rearing, self-doubt, ennui, the works. Naturally, Bertaina does what any of us would do; he draws inspiration from the poster boy of mid-life crisis chroniclers, the 16th-century essayist Michele De Montaigne, channeling misgivings into meditations, lostness into longing. The essays…
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In The Body Is A Temporary Gathering Place, Andrew Bertaina has crafted a refreshingly candid and poignant collection of essays that grapples with the aches, absurdities, and surprising beauties of mid-life. Bertaina’s honesty feels almost revelatory as he navigates failed relationships, the challenges of parenthood, and an existential malaise that will resonate with anyone who has paused to wonder, “What now?” With each essay, he peels back layers of human experience, often with a sardonic nod to life’s unpredictability and a deep respect for the wisdom of Michel de Montaigne.
Bertaina’s prose is both thought-provoking and incredibly relatable. His insights…
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