The Beautiful Sadness Review

 

Writer: Thaddeus Arjuna

 

Everyone has a story to tell. In Thaddeus Arjuna’s case, it’s many. His book is a collection of observations, reminiscences, and imaginings.

 

In The Beautiful Sadness, Arjuna praises the beauty of flowers, insects, and the people he's known. He takes us to the places he's visited or lived, whether it's Maui, Mexico, or Casey Key in Florida. While he regards his homeland fondly, developments in the United States concern him. But he finds rest and comfort in Bali, where he lives now.

 

Living in a tropical paradise hasn’t lessened Arjuna’s love of everyday things, such as the food he makes or paper dragons that flutter in the breeze. At times, he waxes eloquent. He likens Avocados to Alligator Skin and calls the Grand Canyon The Crack In The World.

 

Despite our world's beauty, Arjuna gazes at the night sky in wonder. He imagines living on Mars. How wondrous might it be to sail around Jupiter?

 

Sadness touches his soul when Arjuna gazes back at loved ones who have died. He knows all things fade away. Yet sadness and anger never subsume joy. How can it be when there is so much wonder in the world?

 

Thanks to Thaddeus Arjuna for providing a copy for review.

 

The Beautiful Sadness is available on Amazon.