Blessing; Author: Orr, Gregory; Hardcover

Author: Orr, Gregory
Hardcover
Council Oak Books
ISBN: 1571781110

Filled with the spare and poignant language that marks Gregory Orr's most affecting poems, The Blessing explores powerful themes of personal tragedy and atonement, trauma and reconciliation. Orr's ability to give voice to the feelings that are hardest to put into words makes his story unforgettable, mesmerizing reading.The Blessing begins with the horrific event that has permeated Orr's life and writing: At the age of twelve, he accidentally shot and killed his younger brother Peter. Haunted by his painful, Cain-like legacy, the young Orr seemed to be followed by further violencethroughout his adolescence. His shattering experiences lead to an unexpected epiphany and a clear answer to one of life's most basic questions: How do we find meaning in the face of death? -- and his