Gathering Light Leelanau Pieces
Gathering Light Leelanau Pieces by Kathleen Stocking is a first edition published by StockingPress in May 2019. This 262-page work explores the author’s reflections and experiences, completing a trilogy that began with her earlier essays about Michigan. Stocking, recognized for her insightful observations, shares her journeys across various locations, including California, El Salvador, Thailand, and Romania, while connecting these experiences to her roots in the Leelanau Peninsula.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of nature and the interconnectedness of the world through Stocking’s travels and teachings. The book delves into her role as an educator and mentor, highlighting her efforts to understand diverse cultures and environments. As she navigates the complexities of her experiences, Stocking reflects on the impact of the Internet as a transformative force in modern society, drawing parallels to historical advancements. This edition presents a nuanced perspective on the relationship between personal journeys and broader global themes.
Official synopsis Publisher
The Long Arc of the Universe – Travels Beyond the Pale, the latest book from award-winning Michigan essayist Kathleen Stocking, completes a trilogy. Dubbed a rural “seer” by The New York Times in 1991 for her first book, Letters from the Leelanau, she followed that with Lake Country, essays about Michigan. In Long Arc of the Universe Stocking takes us all over the world: from California where she taught writing in the prison system; to El Salvador, where she taught the children of the ruling oligarchs; to Thailand and Romania, where she was a teacher mentor with the Peace Corps, always trying to understand the larger world in relationship to her remote Leelanau Peninsula. Her travels coincided with the advent of the Internet which, like the printing press five hundred years ago and ocean sailing before that, has ushered in a new renaissance: the world has become one.
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