The light of the world: a memoir
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Published:
New York : Hachette Audio, 2015.
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CD Audiobook
Physical Desc:
43audio discs (240 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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Elizabeth Alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband, who was just 49. Reflecting with gratitude on the exquisite beauty of her married life that was, grappling with the subsequent void, and feeling a re-energized devotion to her two teenage sons, Alexander channels her poetic sensibilities into a rich, lucid prose that describes a very personal and yet universal quest for meaning, understanding, and acceptance.

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English
ISBN:
9781478904687, 1478904682

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Elizabeth Alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband, who was just 49. Reflecting with gratitude on the exquisite beauty of her married life that was, grappling with the subsequent void, and feeling a re-energized devotion to her two teenage sons, Alexander channels her poetic sensibilities into a rich, lucid prose that describes a very personal and yet universal quest for meaning, understanding, and acceptance.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Alexander, E. (2015). The light of the world: a memoir. Hachette Audio.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Alexander, Elizabeth, 1962-. 2015. The Light of the World: A Memoir. Hachette Audio.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Alexander, Elizabeth, 1962-, The Light of the World: A Memoir. Hachette Audio, 2015.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Alexander, Elizabeth. The Light of the World: A Memoir. Hachette Audio, 2015.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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