Drawing Breath: Essays on Writing, the Body, and Loss - Gayle Brandeis

Drawing Breath: Essays on Writing, the Body, and Loss is a compelling collection of essays by Gayle Brandeis that explores the profound connection between writing and the embodied life. With precision and rhythm, Brandeis keenly portrays her emotions, captivating readers from the start and evoking a universal resonance from the intimately specific. In this book, Brandeis fearlessly delves into her own experiences, weaving together themes of loss, love, mental illness, and the challenges of living in a tumultuous world. Through her powerful and tender writing, she explores her mother's mental illness and suicide, her father's dementia, and her own struggles with body issues and desire. The essays in Drawing Breath are a testament to the strength and fragility of the invisible aspects of life, such as breath, hauntings, and the relationship with one's own art. Brandeis's writing is a transformative journey, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives and the power of storytelling. S