Marrow: A Love Story
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (700 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062367633 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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They leave the bone marrow transplant up to the doctors, but take on what Lesser calls a "soul marrow transplant," examining their family history, having difficult conversations, examining old assumptions, and offering forgiveness until all that is left is love for each other’s true selves. The story reveals how even our most difficult experiences can offer unexpected spiritual growth. Reflecting on the multifaceted nature of love—love of other, love of self, love of the world—Marrow is an unflinching and beautiful memoir about getting to the very center of ourselves.. As she and Lesser prepare for the inevitable, they grow ever closer as their shared blood cells become a symbol of the enduring bond they share. Maggie’s body is ultimately too weak to fight the relentless illness. Their process—before, during, and after the transplant—encourages them to take risks of authenticity in other aspects their lives.But life does not follow the storylines we plan for it. Told with suspense and humor, Marrow is joyous and heartbreaking, incandescent and profound. But when her siste
Seth Freeman said Marrow is a joy to read- a book to cherish, re-read, and share. Marrow is a joy to read- deeply human and accessible, and yet poignant, poetic, and profound. The book powerfully emphasizes the deep value of authenticity and reconciliation as it weaves together a beautiful story with wise and sometimes funny reflections on our shared and imperfect lives.As the story eloquently demonstrates, reconciliation with family members is hard, possible, and deeply rewarding.Elizabeth Lesser's sketches of her remarkable sisters and parents give you a rich sense of her family's specific strengths and weaknesses that will speak universally to anyone who has ever had a family.Yet it is her account of her biological and. And Thank You for Being Beautiful You. This year has easily been the most Amazon Customer I just finished reading Marrow yesterday morning. Thank you so much Elizabeth Lesser for Sharing Your Life and Maggie's Life with us. And Thank You for Being Beautiful You. This year has easily been the most difficult of my 51 years in This Body. After 27 years of marriage and 33 years together, I found myself Divorced from my Wife and Best Friend and leaving All I Know to go and pursue a new Life in Virginia. Your Book was Truly a Saving Grace. I had SO been looking forward to reading Marrow and I dove in immediately. I've never been a good reader. Except for You. As I read the book and your simple but profound Truths, the Clouds slowly beg. mirabai bush said Read it--you'll be happier!. Elizabeth's eloquent voice takes us into her life, into her relationship with her sister, and into her deep deep understanding of life . She knows that suffering is grace and that we can learn from every challenge. An inspiration and a total joy!
Author of the New York Times #1 Bestseller, Rising Strong)“I thought with Marrow, Elizabeth Lesser had written a book about dying. This beautifully written and evocative book touched me deeply; may it touch you too.” (Christiane Northrup, MD, Author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and Goddesses Never Age)“Elizabeth Lesser is a masterful storyteller and a heartfelt, eloquent, and graceful writer whose words branded themselves into my mind and pulled me along willingly, page by page. Marrow is truly a beautiful book, and an important one.” (Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times best-selling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic)“Marrow is wise and raw, vulnera
. She is the cofounder of Omega Institute, recognized internationally for its workshops and conferences that focus on holistic health, psychology, spirituality, creativity, and social change. Prior to her work at Omega, she was a midwife and childbirth educator. She lives in the Hudson Valley with her family. ELIZABETH LESSER is the author of