FLIGHTS OF A FEATHERBRAIN

Flights of a Featherbrain is a story of struggle and hardship, fortitude and bravery, love and determination. It is told without rancor or blame. The child’s voice is troubled and questioning, and briefly but clearly shows us her crisis of faith. The little bird knocked out against the window and the sign that she takes from the incident are beautifully told. The language is clear, plain and descriptive. - ­­Karel Fontaine A story of hope, humor, and triumph as a child tries to find her happy place, gain control and make sense of alcoholism and drug abuse in her family of origin and the well-meaning but terrifying influence of hell fire and damnation taught to her in a Catholic Primary School in the 1950s.Humorous incidents and anxious moments are portrayed in her attempt to make sense of God, family, and love. Good, painful and bittersweet accounts turn into moments of laughter, tears and a deep and abiding faith that All will be Well, Julian of Norwich and Father Thomas Keating’s, Silence is God’s First Language.Finding her happy place is finding peace and strength in the midst of life’s storms; a place to feel safe and loved. It is found in the silence and shelter of God’s Love.Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of. Your wings. I cling to you’ your right hand upholds me.- Psalm 63:7-8