Home of the Ashfall is another delightful, engaging read from John Jack G. Wigley, who gave us Falling Into A Manhole. This memoir starts with the author's getting lost, and ends with his finding home, the sacred space where he finds joy and fulfillment. Between getting lost and finding home, Wigley's quest takes us to all liminal regions--places in the world and places of Home of the Ashfall is another delightful, engaging read from John Jack G. Wigley, who gave us Falling Into A Manhole. This memoir starts with the author's getting lost, and ends with his finding home, the sacred space where he finds joy and fulfillment. Between getting lost and finding home, Wigley's quest takes us to all liminal regions--places in the world and places of the heart--that shaped him, making the journey emotional as well. He makes us laugh at his own foibles, weep over his narratives of loss and betrayal, hope that life gets better because his did, and still does. Jack Wigley is not only a gifted raconteur who can keep you turning the pages, but one with a high level of self-awareness who compels you to pause time and again, no matter how much you want to know what happens next, to savor his insights and reflect. Do yourself a favor--read this book.
Home of the Ashfall: A Memoir
Home of the Ashfall is another delightful, engaging read from John Jack G. Wigley, who gave us Falling Into A Manhole. This memoir starts with the author's getting lost, and ends with his finding home, the sacred space where he finds joy and fulfillment. Between getting lost and finding home, Wigley's quest takes us to all liminal regions--places in the world and places of Home of the Ashfall is another delightful, engaging read from John Jack G. Wigley, who gave us Falling Into A Manhole. This memoir starts with the author's getting lost, and ends with his finding home, the sacred space where he finds joy and fulfillment. Between getting lost and finding home, Wigley's quest takes us to all liminal regions--places in the world and places of the heart--that shaped him, making the journey emotional as well. He makes us laugh at his own foibles, weep over his narratives of loss and betrayal, hope that life gets better because his did, and still does. Jack Wigley is not only a gifted raconteur who can keep you turning the pages, but one with a high level of self-awareness who compels you to pause time and again, no matter how much you want to know what happens next, to savor his insights and reflect. Do yourself a favor--read this book.
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George Deoso –
I have to agree with Kuya Patrick's review: this book indeed is very short for its very heartfelt content. I've cried only once over a book, and that was for Louis de Bernieres' Corelli's Mandolin, and I was not prepared to shed tears for another time for another book. And this, Sir Wigley's book of memoirs, is one of those only two books which reduced me to sobbing. I seldom buy books that would cost me over a hundred and fifty pesos so when I bought this (on a sale, but still over a 150 pesos) I I have to agree with Kuya Patrick's review: this book indeed is very short for its very heartfelt content. I've cried only once over a book, and that was for Louis de Bernieres' Corelli's Mandolin, and I was not prepared to shed tears for another time for another book. And this, Sir Wigley's book of memoirs, is one of those only two books which reduced me to sobbing. I seldom buy books that would cost me over a hundred and fifty pesos so when I bought this (on a sale, but still over a 150 pesos) I have to make the most out of my money's worth. I did not read it on one sitting. Instead, I'd pick it up the shelf in a very erratic interval: once a day, once a week, twice a week, twice a day; and I was so disappointed with myself because despite all those measures to keep the book from being read I still found myself closing the book after reading its final chapters. It's that good. When you're reading a certain chapter, you're not really reading it but you're LIVING in it. With a prose free from any ambitious literary gimmick (which I do love too), one could not help but identify with the narrator. The last two chapters especially were the ones I was deeply saddened and enlightened with. Funny, sad, and enlightening, this book is perfect for all those who love, loved, and finds a reason to love their existence (and who wouldn't mind thirsting for more of Sir Wigley's narratives).
Trisha –
i want to read the complete essay of home of the ashfall
PATRICK –
I have to say: as entertaining as this book is, it's still too short. I wish it was longer. I have to say: as entertaining as this book is, it's still too short. I wish it was longer.
Meg Cabrera –
It was a short but heart felt memoir. this was one of my reasons why i took up my course and when i am experiencing writers block, i will always try to remember the things in here. got a copy from one of my books in senior high before. must read!
Sharlene Faith –
OKAY
Kianna Saavedra –
i just want to read the story about home of the ashfall
Robert Rode –
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Nice
Dave Marata –
So good
Joan Magtangob –
because read
Danica Mejia –
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 😍😍
Reynalin –
Do i have to buy it to read? I Can't read sorry Do i have to buy it to read? I Can't read sorry
Marvin Tejero –
The book is so funny. I can relate to the author.
Jan Cris –
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. beautiful?
Millen Gabriel ii –
I need to read this soooo bad. I really need to.
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