I really like this post Tanya, mainly because I've been thinking similar thoughts lately. I recently read a memoir, When Breath Becomes Air, written by a neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. I'm going to write more about how it made me feel over on my Substack soon but it very much made me think how fragile life is and how we really don't know how long we have left. He had his life planned out and it was snatched away in an instant. It's a heart breaking but brave story, a reminder that we have to absolutely seize the moment.
I love your five suggestions on being more present and that's definitely something I'm trying to do too 💜
Ah I haven’t read that memoir. Sounds right up my street. Maybe I’ll find a copy in my local charity shop. They have so many great books. I found ‘Homesick’ by Catrina Davies for 99p and it’s a really thought provoking memoir about the housing crisis in the UK. Thrilled that you love my suggestions. I shall look forward to reading your Substack.
I love how you say ‘it’s not about length, it’s about depth’ ♥️ I have that book but haven’t finished it yet, started to freak me out! ♥️
The book is definitely an eye opener !
I really like this post Tanya, mainly because I've been thinking similar thoughts lately. I recently read a memoir, When Breath Becomes Air, written by a neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. I'm going to write more about how it made me feel over on my Substack soon but it very much made me think how fragile life is and how we really don't know how long we have left. He had his life planned out and it was snatched away in an instant. It's a heart breaking but brave story, a reminder that we have to absolutely seize the moment.
I love your five suggestions on being more present and that's definitely something I'm trying to do too 💜
Ah I haven’t read that memoir. Sounds right up my street. Maybe I’ll find a copy in my local charity shop. They have so many great books. I found ‘Homesick’ by Catrina Davies for 99p and it’s a really thought provoking memoir about the housing crisis in the UK. Thrilled that you love my suggestions. I shall look forward to reading your Substack.
Thanks for the book recommendation! I'm really into memoirs currently ☺️
I love memoirs! They’ve always been my favorite reading also. There’s just something incomparable about true stories.
Have you read any May Sarton? Many journals, more than a few on aging as well.
Thanks Jennifer! I haven't read any May Sarton but I will do so now 🥰
Yes I agree with you Jennifer. I haven’t come across May, I’ll check her out. Thanks for the recommendation. 🙏