Unraveling Secrets and Shadows: A Riveting Dive into Betsy Cornwell’s Ring of Salt
This interweaving of place and survival is one of the book’s greatest achievements. Ireland isn’t just a backdrop for Cornwell’s story — it’s a character, a refuge, and a teacher. The land offers her something her marriage couldn’t: steadiness, beauty, and a sense of belonging. As she slowly transforms the knitting factory from ruin to home, we see her transforming too, reclaiming her life one strawberry, one stone, one decision at a time.
Cornwell is honest about what it takes to leave, and what comes after. She shows us the messy, non-linear reality of healing: setbacks, small victories, moments of doubt, the gradual accumulation of courage that comes with time. She acknowledges the people who helped — including the virtual Friday Tea group, borne out of her time at Smith College. I was reminded that while leaving takes tremendous individual strength, it also requires community.
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