Calling Eleanor Anstruther an Unfixed resource feels too tidy and finite. Her essays are food, prayer, solid earth and good dirt under my fingernails. I discovered Eleanor’s essays early into my Substack days and was immediately struck (like a shard of truth into the gut) by the raw, honest urgency of her words. Eleanor’s characters, including herself, are stripped bare, illuminating the cramped corners of our own psyches and gently urge, “Come near, let me hold you.” And if I’ve learned one truth from my own journey living unfixed, it is this: I must allow, embrace even, all the unwanted, unfriendly, uncomfortable guests in my life. Instead of pleading on hands-and-knees for them to go away (been there, done that) I now invite the ick to co-exist alongside my more “desired” plot lines.
Awe is the right word. Thanks for tuning in and reading Troy! Felt a little bashful about trying to “review” such a master, a bit like a kindergartener sharing a precious gemstone at show-and-tell. “Errr, I present this because, um, I like it.”
So beautifully written, about such beautiful writing. I often feel as though I've had a drive-by therapy session after reading Eleanor, she truly is a gift 💜
In awe of Eleanor... ❤️ Great highlight post Kimberly!
Awe is the right word. Thanks for tuning in and reading Troy! Felt a little bashful about trying to “review” such a master, a bit like a kindergartener sharing a precious gemstone at show-and-tell. “Errr, I present this because, um, I like it.”
Thank you for another great resource! I had not heard of Eleanor Anstruther--can't wait to read her.
I've discovered so many treasures over here on Substack. It's become so much more than just a place to share my memoir!
So beautifully written, about such beautiful writing. I often feel as though I've had a drive-by therapy session after reading Eleanor, she truly is a gift 💜
Eleanor's writing is absolutely among the very best I've found on Substack. Great to see her writing featured here.
Yes indeed Kimberley, Eleanor's writings assist us in finding peace within ourselves, Apropos, Peace, Maurice