A Cry from the Clayby Esther Bender |
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"Beautiful poems and vignettes provide inspiration and education for people with Parkinson’s disease and those who love them. Esther Bender is a bright and insightful woman who is sharing her innermost feelings with us in a wonderful way."
--Dr. Howard E. Weiss, Neurologist, Sinai Hospital, Baltimore
"We all are disabled. We all are able. We are all flawed, but we must look for beauty, not for flaws."
In this unique collection of poetic meditations, personal photos, and scripture, Esther Bender copes with disabilities. She shares the discouragements and highlights of a life with Parkinson’s disease. "Writing about a disability is the peeling of an onion, hidden layer after layer, while I weep, until there is nothing more to cry about."
Photographs of pottery by Lynn Lais help to carry the metaphor of the Master Potter shaping the clay, human beings. We are the work of the Potter’s hand, made for a purpose.
"An inspiring book from a talented and courageous author." --Dr. Frederick Lenz, Surgeon, John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore
"Without doubt the best personal account written by a patient that I’ve seen." --Judy Rosner, Executive Director, United Parkinson Foundation, Chicago
About the Author
Esther Bender, M.ED., Springs, Pa., is a writer and former teacher. She is the author of seven books and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. For more information and autographed books visit www.estherbender.com