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A Mass for the Dead

This is written in remembrance of Gibson's deceased parents and in honor of their lives. In reflecting on them he in turn makes it a tribute to parenthood and a dedication to his own children. Gibson's language is striking in its poignancy. Despite the title, this is not a religious work, but a work of love from a child to parent and from the child-become-parent to his own children. Interspersed between the reminiscences of his parents and his childhood, Gibson inserts achingly beautiful epistles to his children for their guidance about life and parenting.

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9781888173017
  • Genres
  • memoir, biography
  • Release date
  • 1996