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5.0 out of 5 stars The whole book so awesome
This book was so sweet and heartbreaking and awesome. Made me cry.
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and sad, profound and relatable, and beautifully written memoir
I went into "The Forest Is the Path" with curiosity but a certain amount of trepidation. While I consider Gary Lightbody to be one of the finest lyricists of the 21st century, I wasn't sure what a prose memoir of his would be like. Would it be leaden and mawkish? Overinflated and egotistical? Would it even be readable at all?I need not have worried. "The Forest Is the Path" is clearly the work of a poetic mind, but in the best possible way. The prose style is compressed and yet laden with emotion, while still being eminently readable. As in his lyrics, Lightbody depicts extremely relatable human experiences (dealing with bureaucracy, trying to figure out how to escape high tide without getting his shoes wet) set against a backdrop of cosmic grandeur.The book is partly about his father's death from dementia, and it dips in out and of time as he meditates on the meaning of memory, the nature of consciousness, the source of creative inspiration, and our experience of time itself. It's both funny and sad, casual and profound, like having a really good conversation with an old friend. He finishes with an exploration of anger and forgiveness that provides no concrete answers, but leaves the reader feeling uplifted despite the heavy subject matter. Highly recommend to anyone dealing with grief, contemplating consciousness and creativity, or just wanting to enjoy some beautiful prose.
5.0 out of 5 stars Through The Path With You
Jumping into this masterpiece not knowing what to expect and coming away with the deepest respect for the man Gary Lightbody. The tale so intricately woven and intertwined with the music has given my a new love for the music and the band I've admired for so long.A beautiful journey through the rugged landscape of life and family. I've listened to his reading and his courage in reading words I could not muster for my own father for fear of releasing him from my memory. Thank you Gary..it is a triumph!
Intimate grief
An intimate insight into grief. Especially delayed grief.
Fabulous read.
Fabulous book. Really enjoyed it and empathised with many of Gary’s feelings.
Book
Beautifully written book.Loved it
Do yourself a favour and read this.
This book is a must for readers grieving a parent Gary obviously writing from experience has the grief down to a T..it is a beautiful, heartfelt book.
A very special book.
Beautiful, lyrical, intelligent, funny, moving... Absolutely loved it, bought a couple of copies as gifts. Such a special book.
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Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars The whole book so awesome
This book was so sweet and heartbreaking and awesome. Made me cry.
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and sad, profound and relatable, and beautifully written memoir
I went into "The Forest Is the Path" with curiosity but a certain amount of trepidation. While I consider Gary Lightbody to be one of the finest lyricists of the 21st century, I wasn't sure what a prose memoir of his would be like. Would it be leaden and mawkish? Overinflated and egotistical? Would it even be readable at all?I need not have worried. "The Forest Is the Path" is clearly the work of a poetic mind, but in the best possible way. The prose style is compressed and yet laden with emotion, while still being eminently readable. As in his lyrics, Lightbody depicts extremely relatable human experiences (dealing with bureaucracy, trying to figure out how to escape high tide without getting his shoes wet) set against a backdrop of cosmic grandeur.The book is partly about his father's death from dementia, and it dips in out and of time as he meditates on the meaning of memory, the nature of consciousness, the source of creative inspiration, and our experience of time itself. It's both funny and sad, casual and profound, like having a really good conversation with an old friend. He finishes with an exploration of anger and forgiveness that provides no concrete answers, but leaves the reader feeling uplifted despite the heavy subject matter. Highly recommend to anyone dealing with grief, contemplating consciousness and creativity, or just wanting to enjoy some beautiful prose.
5.0 out of 5 stars Through The Path With You
Jumping into this masterpiece not knowing what to expect and coming away with the deepest respect for the man Gary Lightbody. The tale so intricately woven and intertwined with the music has given my a new love for the music and the band I've admired for so long.A beautiful journey through the rugged landscape of life and family. I've listened to his reading and his courage in reading words I could not muster for my own father for fear of releasing him from my memory. Thank you Gary..it is a triumph!
Intimate grief
An intimate insight into grief. Especially delayed grief.
Fabulous read.
Fabulous book. Really enjoyed it and empathised with many of Gary’s feelings.
Book
Beautifully written book.Loved it
Do yourself a favour and read this.
This book is a must for readers grieving a parent Gary obviously writing from experience has the grief down to a T..it is a beautiful, heartfelt book.
A very special book.
Beautiful, lyrical, intelligent, funny, moving... Absolutely loved it, bought a couple of copies as gifts. Such a special book.
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