"Dear God, I know you love me and care for my family. But what am I supposed to do with this? Is there any other way to do things without pain involved?"~ Creation of Calm, Mark Fraley
Creation of Calm: A Cancer Survivor's Sketchbook Story, illustrated and written by Mark Fraley, is a gorgeous and inspirational book. Published in November 2014, this graphic memoir is a series of sketchbook entries that span six years, which illustrate the importance of family, friends, and faith. Through pictures and words, Mark depicts a very difficult period in his life, as a young husband and father who had two bouts of cancer in four years. Most of the pictures are sketches but there are also some colorful collages. Below are some examples of the artwork and a few quotations from the book.
"Prayer is always a necessity; it is another word for 'balance'."
~ Creation of Calm, Mark Fraley
"I pray that those who view my art and read my story will take a moment to slow down, maybe get off the phone, and just look intently at the everyday they may have overlooked."
~ Creation of Calm, Mark Fraley
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Although cancer is a serious disease, Creation of Calm is full of joy and appreciation and hope. We are reminded to slow down and appreciate the beauty and the details of "ordinary" life.
Many thanks to Christina from Cladach Publishing for sending me a copy of this wonderful book, and for including me on this blog tour (part of the Fall Book Fling).
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