The Order of Things, Sarah Gormley
The Order of Things, Sarah Gormley
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The Order of Things
A Memoir About Chasing Joy

Author: Sarah Gormley

Narrator: Nancy Benincasa

Unabridged: 5 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/09/2024


Synopsis

Sometimes nothing is more unexpected than joy.
What happens when a marketing executive leaves San Francisco to care for her dying mother on their family farm in Ohio? A Hallmark heroine would fall in love with her high school sweetheart during a snowstorm—but this is no Hallmark movie. Sarah Gormley spent most of her life trying to outrun the persistent self-loathing that plagued her from childhood, convinced that self-worth was something she had to earn by doing rather than being. When she returned to Salt Creek Farm at age forty-five, Gormley had no idea that detaching from the success she believed defined her, untangling the complicated relationship with her mother, and continuing the hard work of therapy would lead to a wildly transformed life. Told with exceptional candor and humor, The Order of Things is a story about how one woman learned to let go of the patterns of her past to create a future she never imagined.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Julie on July 21, 2024

Five “gold stars” (IYKYK) for Sarah Gormley’s The Order of Things! It’s rare that I devour a book in almost one sitting, but that’s what happened with The Order of Things. I neglected my family. Missed phone calls. Didn’t return emails. All so I could finish this eminently readable, powerfully life-......more

Goodreads review by Nancy on September 10, 2024

The Order of Things appears to be about self doubt and perseverance. But, as the story unfolds, the reader understands the true pain and sorrow of losing a parent, shares in the joy of new love and relates to the helplessness of self doubt. It’s an emotional ride, but it’s Sarah’s humor and beautifu......more

Goodreads review by Kristin on August 25, 2024

What a brilliant memoir! Somehow the author manages to write about the most difficult subjects—loss of a parent, grief, self-loathing, career transition and yet manages it with humor, wit and grace. I can’t tell you how many times I busted out laughing at some of the most serious parts of the story!......more

Goodreads review by Maurine on August 18, 2024

This memoir is a poignant journey through a web of grief, relationships and self-acceptance. Sarah made me laugh out loud one moment and grab a tissue the next. Her descriptive narrative brought me along with a visceral feeling of being where she was, physically and emotionally. Sarah’s memoir about......more

Goodreads review by Leroy on August 04, 2024

Gold stars all around for Sarah’s heartfelt and emotional memoir on chasing joy. The Order of Things is a truly beautifully written book that will make you laugh and cry within the first few pages. Everyone who reads will be able to relate with many points striking a personal chord to her story of l......more