Sophfronia Scott turns an unflinching eye on her life to deliver a poignant collection of essays ruminating on faith motherhood race and the search for meaningful connection in an increasingly disconnected world InampnbspLoves Long LineampnbspScott contemplates what her son taught her about grief after the shootings at his school Sandy Hook Elementary how a walk with Lena Horne became a remembrance of love for Scotts illiterate and difficult steelworker father the unexpected heartache of being a substitute school bus driver and the satisfying fantasy of paying off a mortgage Scotts road is also a spiritual journey ignited by an exploration of her first name the wonder of her physical being and coming to understand why her soul must dance likeampnbspSaturday Night Fevers Tony Manero ampnbsp Inspired by Annie Dillards observation inampnbspHoly the Firmampnbspthat we all quotreel out loves long line alone ampnbspampnbsp like a live wire loosed in space to longing and grief everlastingquot Scotts essays acknowledge the loneliness longing and grief exacted by a fearless engagement with the everyday world But she shows that by holding the line there is an abundance of joy and...
