Mending of a Broken Heart

<p>“His insight … rings humbly and true … Rich in metaphor Mending of a Broken Heart is heartfelt poetic and beautifully written offering wise reflections on the nature of life death suffering and trying to find our way through an often-challenging world. Readers of Robert Wicks C.S. Lewis and Henri Nouwen will find much to appreciate here.”</p><p>—BlueInk</p><p>“graceful” … “an elegant and weighty theological memoire.”</p><p>—Kirkus</p><p>“A search for answers to timeless questions leads to enlivening theology from a lay perspective … Familiar concepts are eloquently drawn to show the need for God … Nearly aphoristic gems reveal a talent for distilling complexity. The theme of agape … build[s] a case for seeing others from a radical perspective … God is portrayed in the multifaceted and challenging way that the topic deserves.”</p><p>—ForeWord Clarion</p><p>Mending of a Broken Heart: The Nature of Meaning and the Purpose that Gives Life Hope speaks with a distinctive and evocative voice. It brings to the world of words and the thoughts they convey the unique experiences of a man struggling to pass through the deeps of loss and to emerge with a trustworthy grasp on life's meaning and purpose. The author James Michael Castleton an award-winning physician shares his journey in both prose and poetry. The blend captures the nature of life-sometimes lyrical and mystical and majestic yet often prosaic and focused on finding a path upon which one can place each foot in turn just to make one's way through the day.</p><p>Mending of a Broken Heart does not shy away from life's sharp edges or from exploring how they strike at the roots of relationships. As Dr. Castleton notes in beginning his reflections </p><p>We are born with a broken heart<br />Born with a sorrow we can only later articulate<br />Born missing the most essential aspect of what we need to live a fulfilling life ...<br />Born without a sense of meaning. </p><p>Mending of a Broken Heart explains the distinctions between happiness and meaning and explores how having a valid purpose and holding to true hope contribute to giving meaning to one's life.</p>