An Angle of Light
An Angle of Light by Luisa Smith, published by iUniverse on June 21, 2002, is a work of fiction that spans 112 pages. This book presents the journey of a young woman navigating five distinct stages of life as she grapples with her fragmented identity. The narrative explores her struggles with memories of sexual abuse, which she cannot fully recall, leading her to a continuous cycle of self-reinvention.
Readers will find a deep exploration of psychological themes as the protagonist oscillates between optimism and despair, ultimately seeking hope and recovery. The stories collectively illuminate the complexities of a dissociated personality while highlighting the character strengths that emerge in the face of adversity. This edition, written in English, offers a poignant look at the challenges of establishing a coherent self amidst trauma.
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In An Angle of Light a young woman in five different stages of life struggles to establish a coherent identity. Cut off from memories of sexual abuse, compelled to relive what she cannot remember, she is driven to constantly re-invent herself. Unable to learn from experience, she repeats the cycle time and again: optimism giving way to despair, then hope once more restored. Taken together these stories portray the inner life of a dissociated personality while bringing to light those character strengths which suggest a movement toward recovery.
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