“Uncover the Mysteries of Nature: A Journey through Lynne Golodner’s ‘Forest Walk on a Friday'”
In an age where the noise of the world can drown out our very own voices, how do we find the melodies within? Lynne Golodner’s latest collection, Forest Walk on a Friday: Essays on Love, Home and Finding My Voice at Midlife, not only grapples with this question but also offers a soulful exploration of what it truly means to “find your voice.” From the tender vulnerability of singing into a hairbrush as a lonely child to a transformative adulthood punctuated by self-discovery, Golodner’s essays resonate with those of us who’ve wandered through the complexities of identity, love, and the inevitable cycles of life. With poetic clarity, she intertwines her experiences of nature and personal growth, inviting readers to journey alongside her in a quest for authenticity. In a world filled with distractions, Golodner reminds us that listening to ourselves—even in silence—can reveal profound truths and connections. Dive into her beautifully crafted reflections where each essay is a step along winding paths of introspection, evoking the question: How will you let your own voice be heard?
Reviewed by Diane Gottlieb
Singing saved my life, and I don’t say that lightly. As a sad and lonely child, I gained great comfort from belting out tunes into my hairbrush. I’d harmonize with the transistor radio, the boombox, the vinyl spinning round and round. While I’d always been able to hit the high notes, I spent my time in lower registers. I’d learned the word falsetto and thought the high notes were “false.”
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