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From Memory to Memorial: A Journey of Remembrance and Healing

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In the wake of tragedy, we are often left with memories that can haunt us. These memories can be a source of pain, but they can also be a source of strength and resilience. In her new book, From Memory to Memorial, Dr. Elizabeth Alexander explores the power of memory and the importance of remembrance. Through personal stories, historical accounts, and psychological insights, Alexander shows us how we can turn our memories into memorials that can help us heal from trauma, build resilience, and create a more just and compassionate world.

From Memory to Memorial: Shanksville, America, and Flight 93 (Keystone Books)

by Sun-Young Rieh

5 out of 5

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Alexander begins her book by sharing her own experiences with memory and loss. She writes about the death of her father, and how she struggled to come to terms with his absence. She also writes about her experiences as a poet, and how she has used her writing to process her grief and to connect with others who have experienced loss.

Through her own experiences, Alexander explores the complex nature of memory. She writes about how memories can be both a source of pain and a source of strength. She also writes about how memories can change over time, and how they can be shaped by our experiences and our beliefs.

In addition to her personal experiences, Alexander also draws on historical accounts and psychological research to explore the power of memory. She writes about the Holocaust, and how the survivors of the Holocaust have used their memories to fight against injustice. She also writes about the work of trauma therapists, who help people to heal from the effects of trauma by helping them to process their memories.

Alexander argues that memory is not simply a record of the past. She writes that memory is also a creative force that can help us to shape our present and our future. She writes that we can use our memories to build resilience, to create a more just and compassionate world, and to heal from the wounds of the past.

From Memory to Memorial is a moving and inspiring book that will change the way you think about memory and loss. It is a book that will help you to heal from trauma, to build resilience, and to create a more just and compassionate world.

Praise for From Memory to Memorial

"A powerful and moving exploration of the power of memory and the importance of remembrance. Dr. Alexander's insights are invaluable for anyone who has experienced loss or trauma." - Dr. Judith Herman, author of Trauma and Recovery

"A beautifully written and deeply insightful book that will help you to understand the power of memory and the importance of remembrance. Dr. Alexander's work is a gift to us all." - Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score

About the Author

Dr. Elizabeth Alexander is a poet, essayist, and playwright. She is the author of six books of poetry, including The Light of the World, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2005. She is also the author of two memoirs, The Black Interior and The Paris Review Interviews, Vol. IV. Dr. Alexander is a professor of English at Yale University.

From Memory to Memorial: Shanksville, America, and Flight 93 (Keystone Books)

by Sun-Young Rieh

5 out of 5