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Chris Chester


Died
April 17, 2006


Chris Chester was an American writer, poet, and electronics technician, best known for his memoir Providence of a Sparrow: Lessons from a Life Gone to the Birds. The book, which won the 2003 Oregon Book Award for nonfiction, recounts his profound and unexpected bond with a rescued house sparrow named B, offering a moving reflection on companionship, nature, and the small wonders of life.
A passionate lover of language and literature, Chester spent years exploring poetry and the nuances of tone and meaning. He engaged deeply in discussions on philosophy and writing, often sharing ideas in coffee shops and open-mic nights, where he encouraged others to express their voices.

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“We're compensated metaphysically with the absolute freedom to define and pursue whatever it is we believe will make our lives worthwhile- a dubious birthright that imparts a wearisome burden of its own. Rather like choosing one all-important meal from an infinite menu.”
― Chris Chester, Providence of a Sparrow: Lessons from a Life Gone to the Birds
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“Reason, it seems to me, is useless in these matters, becomes either an apologist for faith or its persecutor. Catch me tomorrow; I may change my mind. Today, I'm happy deferring to the muddle.”
― Chris Chester, Providence of a Sparrow: Lessons from a Life Gone to the Birds
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“Philosophical systems have a habit of collapsing under the scrutiny of the next malcontent to come along.”
― Chris Chester, Providence of a Sparrow: Lessons from a Life Gone to the Birds
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