Devotion: A Memoir by Dani Shapiro . This is a very honest and poignant memoir about Dani Shapiro’s search for a spiritual anchor. Devotion: A Memoir “When my father wore the tefillin, closed his eyes, and davened, he was doing what he could to protect himself and those he loved,” she writes. Find all the books, read about the author and more. In Miriam Levine's memoir Devotion, Levine an accomplished poet and writer, recounts in stunning detail about her life as a Jewish kid in New Jersey with an idiosyncratic family, and her maturation into a scholar, writer, wife and mother. This is a gripping, beautiful story.” —Jennifer Egan, author of The Keep“I was immensely moved by this elegant book.” —Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, LoveDani Shapiro, the acclaimed author of the novel Black and White … It combines so many facets of life, however, weaving a tapestry of experience and rumination that I found extremely relatable. Dani Shapiro, the acclaimed author of the novel Black and White and the bestselling memoir Slow Motion, is back with Devotion: a searching and timeless new memoir that examines the fundamental questions that wake women in the middle of the night, and grapples with the ways faith, prayer, and devotion affect everyday life. Was this all life was—a hodgepodge of... Free shipping over $10. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Dani Shapiro (Author) 4.4 out of 5 stars 135 ratings. “Devotion’s biggest triumph is its voice: funny and unpretentious, concrete and earthy—appealing to skeptics and believers alike. search results for this author. Settling into the responsibilities and routines of adulthood, Dani Shapiro found herself with more questions than answers. In her absorbing novels, articles and well-received 1998 memoir, ... By the end of “Devotion,” Shapiro does conclude that while she believes … Was this all life was --- a hodgepodge of errands, dinner dates, e-mails, meetings, to-do lists? There is not a lot of resolution but plenty of candor, emotion and beauty. Devotion: A Memoir Paperback – Feb. 8 2011 by Dani Shapiro (Author) › Visit Amazon's Dani Shapiro page. An Excerpt from Devotion: A Memoir By Dani Shapiro < back to Features A woman named Sandra was cradling my head in her hands. Shapiro’s anxiety is palatable as she writes about the things that worry and scare her and about the uncertainties that plague her. Devotion is sure to appeal to all those dealing with the trials and tribulations of what Carl Jung called “the afternoon of life.” About the Author Dani Shapiro is the author of the novels Black & White and Family History and the bestselling memoir Slow Motion . There are no stick figures in Levine's lush memoir. 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