The Grace of Ordinary Days

by Kay Saunders, Bernie Saunders

Described as “Tuesdays with Morrie" meets Georgia O’Keefe, "The Grace of Ordinary Days" by poet Kay Saunders and nature photographer Bernie Saunders is a rare glimpse into the separate but inextricably linked lives of a mother and son. Contemplative poetry and stunning flower photography are woven together by a narrative thread in two voices. Mother and son retell their versions of memories from a shared past and how each perceived them differently. The stories shed light and perspective that leads to understanding and forgiveness. "The Grace of Ordinary Days" can help us to love better, and remind us of our own beauty, truth and passion.

101 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Rusty · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful book! As a mother of daughters I enjoyed both the outstanding photography and the text accompanying them. It's a book to read and to pass on to another mother of daughters or a daughter to give to her mother. I have left it on my table for months and finally decided to post it and give someone else a chance to enjoy it as much as I have. Rarely, do I give a book 5 stars but this one is in that category.

[Kiessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great gift for a parent. Filled with beautiful photography by a son and poems written by his elderly mother, this is a book I will cherish always.