Writer Andrew Solomon has spent his career telling stories of the hardships of others. Now he turns inward, bringing us into a childhood of adversity, while also spinning tales of the courageous people he’s met in the years since. In a moving, heartfelt, and at times downright funny talk, Solomon gives a powerful call to action to forge meaning from our biggest struggles.
How the Worst Moments in Our Lives Make Us Who We Are
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Andrew,
“Forging Meaning…and Building Identity”
Grateful for you in that I can’t even humanly imagine someone to have the courage and capacity to share the amount of wisdom as eloquently as you just did*
Stories are always better when they are told IN OUR OWN WORDS.
Thank you for sharing yours and may the world, with childlike hearts, LISTEN!!!
Loreexx