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The Sound of an Ordinary Life shares with readers your journey to revisit your seven-year-old self after six decades to confront and heal from the personal challenges of a painful childhood and dysfunctional family dynamics. Why was this an important book for you to write?
The reason I wanted to write this book was mainly to confirm that I had survived my sad beginnings while letting the world know that, no matter how discouraging life is for many unsuspecting journeyers, resilience, hope, and faith are the most necessary elements in overcoming difficulties. A life is not meaningful enough unless we turn every experience into a learning platform for everyone to benefit from.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
Writing The Sound of an Ordinary Life helped me find self-love, self-respect, and self-compassion, none of which I received due to my dysfunctional formative years. Though I realize many others might be going through far more challenging experiences than mine, I also know healing and giving the past pains a decent burial are crucial steps to moving forward into a more fruitful future.
What do you hope is one thing readers take away from your story?
The one thing I’d like for my readers to take away from reading my story, though the challenges they endure at any given point are anything but ordinary, the fact that there is no growth and maturity without those hardships is the most ordinary theme of life. Therefore, embracing them as a valuable lesson is way better than trying to fight against them, which would only stall our much-needed mental, emotional, and spiritual maturity.
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The Sound of an Ordinary Life
In The Sound of an Ordinary Life, Alis Cerrahyan embarks on a profound journey, revisiting her seven-year-old self after six decades to confront and heal from the personal challenges of a painful childhood and dysfunctional family dynamics. Through this introspective narrative, she reassures her younger self that, despite the dark clouds of the past, life evolves into a rewarding journey. Cerrahyan delves into themes of forgiveness, particularly towards her mother, and the healing process from neglect and ridicule. Her candid exploration offers readers valuable lessons on forgiveness, healing, emotional intelligence, confidence, and embracing positive energy.
The memoir intertwines the innocent perspective of a child with the wisdom of age, creating a realistic portrayal of her younger self, complete with the questions and thoughts typical of a child. Cerrahyan poses deep, philosophical inquiries such as, “Why is life so full of sadness?” and “What must a person do to find lasting happiness?” These reflections underscore the importance of self-awareness and addressing unresolved issues. By recalling past experiences, like being reprimanded for laughing in class and feeling disappointed by a favorite teacher, she illustrates the early disappointments that shaped her life. The book explores a diverse array of themes, including motherhood, religion, migration, and entrepreneurship in the salon business. These facets, representing different stages of Cerrahyan’s life, are thoughtfully interwoven and presented engagingly throughout the narrative.
The Sound of an Ordinary Life is a poignant portrayal of a woman committed to the inner work necessary to heal from past pain and embrace life’s potential. Readers who have endured the hardships of an unwelcoming family during childhood will find inspiration to connect with their inner child and seek closure, much like the author achieves in this memoir. Its reflective, metaphorical, and thought-provoking essays are a true treasure.
Pages: 206 | ASIN : B0DKCJF95V
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