· Illuminating the lies, secrets, and silences beneath our discomfort over moneyChristian McEwen has been listening to women tell their money stories for more than a decade. This book us the fruit of more than fifty of her interviews. Lively and surprising, with a focus on childhood memories, adult challenges, the joys of generosity and abundance, and the inequities of race and gender, it has been edited and arranged by McEwen herself.
Focusing on the theme of creativity through slowness, this book serves as a daily reader for prayer and meditation, structured around twelve chapters inspired by Christian McEwen's earlier work. Each month explores a different subject, such as the art of slowing down, the value of conversation, and the joys of walking. The entries are thoughtfully arranged to enhance understanding of these themes, providing insights into how embracing slowness can foster sustained creativity. The title, inspired by Lewis Carroll, adds a playful touch to the exploration.
A Memoir of Rory McEwen, 1932-1982
Rory, celebrated for his exquisite watercolours of leaves and flowers, left a lasting legacy despite his untimely death in 1982. His artwork is housed in prestigious collections worldwide, including the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. His niece, Christian, reflects on their profound relationship, highlighting how his artistic vision shaped her own perspective and creativity during formative years. She emphasizes the enduring influence of his interests in nature, poetry, and art, which continue to inspire her writing and personal growth.
In the Wake of Home is a volume of acute for a father's drinking, a sister's death by drowning, a brother's suicide, a lover found and lost, and above all for the vulnerable child self that remains alive in the grown woman who seeks "a way to praise."Table of ContentsLANDSCAPE WITH CHILDLandscape with ChildAnimalThe DisciplesInheritanceThe Toad-Faced childIn Memory of My FatherMother/Daughter PoemOld Hawley RoadThe Poem of the HandsBURNING THE FIELDSBurning the FieldsAfter She DrownedEden BeachHantDoublesVillanelleMercutioHigh JinksBee Edge To St. AbbsA HOUSE MADE LARGER BY FIREA House Made Larger By FireThe Woman &the BirdsLunaHosannaAnd Sunday Morning100 Fellows RoadLove PoemThird Wind2 Wren StreetLove Song for KateriAnd Sunday MorningThis Strange Thing We Call SpringPoem of My CockLove Growing DownPrayerHOMAGE TO ODYSSEAS ELYTISHomage to Odysseas ElytisBabushkaIN THE TIGER CAGEIn the Tiger CageThe Little MermaidObsessionA Familiar StoryThe Country of TwoPoem for Li ChiWinter AlphabetBonesSEPTEMBER 11TH, 2001September 11th