“And yet they, who passed away long ago, still exist in us, as predisposition, as burden upon our fate, as murmuring blood, and as gesture that rise up from the depths of time.”

A review of “Letters to a Young Poet” in 100 words by Catherine Stover

The great German poet Rainer Maria Rilke offered guidance on a range of subjects to a young poet in this collection of his letters. It’s one of my favorite books. This week I read Rilke’s … Read More

“For all of us, the biggest hurdle is accepting it emotionally.”

A review of “Good Grief: A Companion for Every Loss” in 100 words by Catherine Stover

As someone who recently experienced a great loss, I can tell you there is a difference between receiving instruction and experiencing companionship. I prefer the second. Instead of being given a script or told … Read More