Journal of a Solitude

By: May Sarton

Narrated by: Donna Postel

May Sarton's parrot chatters away as Sarton looks out the window at the rain and contemplates returning to her "real" life - not friends, not even love, but writing. In her bravest and most revealing memoir, Sarton casts her keenly observant eye on both the interior and exterior worlds. She shares insights about everyday life in the quiet New Hampshire village of Nelson, the desire for friends, and need for solitude - both an exhilarating and terrifying state. She likens writing to "cracking open the inner world again", which sometimes plunges her into depression. She confesses her fears, her disappointments, her unresolved angers. Sarton's garden is her great, abiding joy, sustaining her through seasons of psychic and emotional pain.

Journal of a Solitude is a moving and profound meditation on creativity, oneness with nature, and the courage it takes to be alone. Both uplifting and cathartic, it sweeps us along on Sarton's pilgrimage inward.

©1973 May Sarton (P)2018 Tantor

Relatable

Though 50 years ago, it was so poignant still. Solitude is so important, especially certain types of.

Love journals

I love reading different journals diaries. this one is no different!! Please keep writing!! thank you

Lovely to listen to the word of May Sarton

And take her with me throughout my day. The reader was very sincere, which only makes me want to hear may Sarton reading from her own journal.

Perfect!

Absolutely Perfect for These Times! Did She Write My Life Story? It Certainly Felt That way.

Full of Wisdom and Beauty

Although likely not for everyone, I love Journal of a Solitude. I've read it twice in hard copy and recommended it to friends. I am a woman of similar age who lives alone on land. I find her thoughts and observations moving and relevant. Written in 1973 by a prolific poet, author and retired professor there are more differences in our lives than similarities and yet her words speak to me. I love this book and hope you enjoy it too.