Reaching Beyond Ourselves: Leading A Peaceful, Spiritual and Diverse World

by Janet Kravetz

Est. 6h 14m 170 Pages 170 reading now

Prologue

In this second edition of her award-winning (2014 Beverly Hills Book Awards, poetry category) debut book, Topaz Ruby explores through poetry and imagery what her languages (Russian, Hebrew, English) and cultures mean to her. She describes her childhood in Ukraine, the joys and sorrows of growing up in Israel, and her decision to immigrate to Nova Scotia in 2009 and write in English. She shares her prayers for a spiritual, peaceful and diverse world while referring to the teachings of her own Jewish traditions, the Bahá'í faith, other world religions, Albert Einstein, the Dalai Lama and others. Topaz Ruby is a member of the Israeli Bar.This book of poetry, fiction, partial memoir, and imagery showcases various arts created in Nova Scotia by prominent, world-renowned artists as well as by emerging artists – including the author. It features the award-winning poem “The Dancing Phoenix”, ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal (Issue 1, June, 2013).

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