Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Breath, Eyes, Memory

Fellow book lovers who know Haiti from Danticat's staggering, impossibly perfect book Breath, Eyes, Memory, might be interested in hearing her speak about the earthquake.

Youtube has some images (warning: difficult viewing).

The Matron, who has been listening to NPR and on the web far too much today, has nothing pithy or pretty to say. Just a prayer. A continuing nod to how surprise and brevity ultimately shape us all.



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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Nothing to add. Just nodding and praying silently.

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  2. RachelDJanuary 13, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    And I. Silent hopes, silent prayers.

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  3. Common Household MomJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    Echoing your prayers. It's just too sad.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    So very sad. Here's to fast aid and human kindness pouring their way.

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  5. jennJanuary 14, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Thank you. I just read another of her books and found it lovely.

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