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Category Archives: Lending Insight
“On Being Ill” by Virginia Woolf
Woolf dared to write about illness when it was a taboo subject
Most recognized for her feminist novels, Virginia Woolf also broke literary barriers tackling a topic previously shunned by American writers: sickness. “On Being Ill” first appeared in 1926, in an early issue of T.S. Eliot’s literary review, the New Criterion. In the essay, Woolf seeks … Continue reading
“Grieving: A Beginner’s Guide,” by Jerusha Hull McCormack
The short book on grieving is a road map for the newly bereaved
“Grieving: A Beginner’s Guide,” by Jerusha Hull McCormack is a short book about the nature of grief and the intricacies of the grieving process. It is exactly what the title suggests: a guide for the first-time griever. McCormack describes the … Continue reading
“Lightning Over Water” by Wim Wenders
Wim Wenders' documentary about filmmaker Nicholas Ray's final days
“Lightning Over Water” is a moving documentary about the final two months of cult film director Nicholas Ray’s life as he loses his battle to cancer. In April of 1979, Ray’s longtime friend and fan, much younger German director Wim … Continue reading
“I’ll See Myself Out, Thank You” Edited by Colin Brewer and Michael Irwin
A collection of short essays in support of medically assisted rational suicide
When I first started reading “I’ll See Myself Out, Thank You” I thought to myself, “I’m really going to enjoy this book.” A collection of short essays in support of medically assisted rational suicide (the editors’ term to describe physician-assisted … Continue reading
“The Wolf at the Door: Undue Influence and Elder Financial Abuse” by Michael Hackard
Michael Hackard's book offers a comprehensive look at the dangers of elder financial abuse and the legal steps needed for protection
“The Wolf at the Door: Undue Influence and Elder Financial Abuse,”written by California attorney Michael Hackard, tackles a painful and dark aspect of aging — elder financial abuse. His book addresses the population of over 75 million Baby Boomers, who … Continue reading
“Prayers for Bobby” by Russell Mulcahy
A mother's pain leads to greater tolerance for the LGBTQ community
“Prayers for Bobby,” based on the book of the same name, tells the real life story of Bobby Griffith and, more importantly, of the spiritual journey of his mother, Mary Griffith. At the beginning of “Prayers for Bobby,” Bobby … Continue reading
