I’m re-reading the wonderful recovery memoir, Lit, by Mary
Karr. This is one of those books that I can read again and again and learn
something new each time. I think that’s because I keep changing and so I am
open to Karr’s ideas with each stage of my own growth. I especially love to
listen to this book, Lit, on cd in the car. That book saves me many days as I go to
and from work.
Karr is a sensational poet and now also lyricist with her
first album recently released called: Kin. On the Kin soundtrack Karr’s songs
are performed by Norah Jones, Lucinda Williams, Vince Gill, Rosanne Cash and
other amazing singers. This is a fine example of how a recovery life can indeed
take us beyond our wildest dreams.
The beauty of the memoir, Lit and the album Kin is that you
don’t need to know anything about recovery or addiction or alcoholism. You can
enjoy these works of art for their sheer beauty, the poetic language, the laugh
out loud gut-busting humor and Karrr’s sensational storytelling.
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