Gift from the Sea

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I want, in fact–to borrow from the language of the saints–to live “in grace” as much of the time as possible. But its tireless adaptability and tenacity draw my astonished admiration and sometimes even my tears.

To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness, and the willingness to remain vulnerable. For a fuller account of the book and its place in its author’s own life, which was certainly “heavily encrusted with accumulations,” read Victoria Best’s wonderful essay about Lindbergh and Gift from the Sea at Open Letters Monthly. Security in a relationship lies neither in looking back to what it was in nostalgia, nor forward to what it might be in dread or anticipation, but living in the present relationship and accepting it as it is now. Or rather—for I believe the heart is infinite—modern communication loads us with more problems than the human frame can carry. This book brings a great comfort its gentle calming approach is mother like and tender , almost like the feeling of being wrapped in a warm fluffy blanket .A collection of seashells spark essays about how life changes through coupledom, motherhood, empty-nesting - but how that need for moments of quietness remains. With a new introduction by Lindbergh’s daughter Reeve, this fiftieth-anniversary edition will give those who are revisiting the book and those who are coming upon it for the first time fresh insight into the life of this remarkable woman. Green cloth quarter-bound to spine over tan boards illustrated with outline drawings of shells on front and back. Security in a relationship lies neither in looking back to what was in nostalgia, nor forward to what it might be in dread or anticipation, but living in the present relationship and accepting it as it is now. Half teal cloth cover over beige boards has light wear to corners and spine caps and very modest soiling to front cover but overall in very good condition.

Dust jacket is toned on spine and back panels with modest wear to the extremities but clean, bright, and in very good+ condition. She was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, the National Women's Hall of Fame, and the Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey.Probably most women struggle with how to best use their time, how to meet the needs of others and not feel depleted, etc. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. With great wisdom and insight she describes the shifting shapes of relationships and marriage, presenting a vision of a life lived in enduring and evolving partnership. I also learn that sometimes the shell from which you have to leave ,means you can move on particularly where relationships careers friendships are concerned , sometimes moving from that shell and finding happier calmer seas and beautiful beaches can really be so very beneficial .