Braun, Connie T.

Silentium

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ISBN 13:
9781532617928
author:
Braun, Connie T.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Resource Publications (CA)
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
182
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Religion, Christianity, Christian Living,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£17.27

Description

Silentium And Other Reflections On Memory, Sorrow, Place, and the Sacred by Connie T. Braun explores the complexities of silence in relation to loss, displacement, identity, heritage, and faith. This collection of meditative essays, memoir, and narrative poetry reflects on Braun's childhood experiences and her ancestral Mennonite homeplace, delving into themes of war, immigration, and acculturation. Through personal stories and reflections, Braun conveys the significance of silences in understanding human experience. She weaves together memories, language, and history to reveal the power of narrative in both preserving and transcending the past. This book invites readers to accompany her on a journey through the intersection of old and new worlds, war and peace, and the landscape of dispossession. By exploring the intersections of silence, memory, and faith, Braun offers a nuanced exploration of the human experience, one that acknowledges the complexities of loss and displacement while affirming the regenerative and transcendent qualities of narrative.

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