consider the light

<p><em>consider the light</em> is a hybrid memoir in poetry and flash nonfiction that traces one woman's journey from her 1960s Rustbelt upbringing to a life of creative and professional fulfillment in Texas. Born into a working-class family shaped by grit and sacrifice Kathi Crawford navigates decades of transformation-personal cultural and emotional-while forging her own path toward career success and lasting love.</p><p></p><p>Through moments of grief reinvention and unexpected grace this collection illuminates the resilience required to see the best in each situation and in each other. With language that is spare evocative and deeply felt Crawford invites readers to reflect on what it means to belong to endure and to choose light even when the shadows linger.</p><p></p><p>This debut book speaks to anyone who has wrestled with identity loss or longing-and found in the struggle a deeper kind of beauty. It's a testament to the power of memory the strength of women's voices and the healing potential of story. A compelling read for fans of women's memoirs personal transformation and poetry about grief hope and resilience.</p><p></p><p></p>