Open the River Review

by Mandy Ehrlich - 21 Jul 2005

I recently read Open The River and was moved by Vitae's journey towards understanding the purpose of death. Having recently lost my best friend of more than twenty years I found solace in Vitae's quest for distraction; I too have been looking for something to take my mind off of the pain. I was impressed by his insightful boating adventure. He has found a way of escaping the reality of his hurt while looking it plainly in the face. His time on The River must afford him the opportunity to greive in a more honest manner than one would expect in "public."

Vitae's writing style in this book allows the reader a unique window into his life; many authors are not as willing to be as open and candid. I found that the path of surviving someone that you have loved with great intensity is universal. We all must overcome our greif and anger. We all must continue to live even with that empty space in our lives. Vitae has filled his space with his boat and The River. I found this book to be inspirational. Thank you Vitae.

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