Letting Go: An Anthology of Loss And Survival

by Hugh MacDonald (Editor)

Letting Go is a poignant look at the innumerable losses that are an inevitable part of the human journey. Filled with bittersweet memories, this remarkable collection features the experience of 60 poets and storytellers who are themselves survivors of loss. Contributors include Steven Heighton, David Helwig, Cornelia Hoogland, John B. Lee, Robin McGrath, Rob McLellan, Russ Smith, J.J. Steinfeld and Richard Stevenson. As they share their emotional journeys, we come to understand their pain and we watch them heal. We come to see that the writers' experiences frequently mirror our own and in turn we grow in understanding ourselves. We learn that every loss has the potential to lead to a healing that makes us stronger than before.

138 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

About the author

Hugh MacDonald (born 1945) is a Canadian poet and children's writer and editor who lives in Montague, Prince Edward Island. Among his many awards are the L.M. Montgomery Children's Literature Award, 1990 and the 2004 Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Literary Arts on Prince Edward Island. He was appointed Poet Laureate for Prince Edward Island effective 1 January 2010 by the provincial legislature for a period of three years.