One must choose and be content in that selection. All the beautiful shells cannot, and should not, be collected. In addition to the metaphor of the sea, the author compares each stage of life to a particular shell found on the beach. The sea is used as a metaphor for the unknown and often turbulent state of life but the author is also eager to point out what wonderful gifts the sea offers, if only one can learn to see and realize their significance. Those things remain undone as Anne becomes seduced by both the beach and the sea. Intentions are good, at first, to do all of those things one thinks to do when there is spare time. It takes a couple of days for the author to get settled in and to begin to embrace the solitude that accompanies the small cottage and the sea. Although knowing one must have alone time to contemplate, heal and rest, the author shows some guilt about the solo getaway. During the first week, Anne struggles with leaving the family behind in Connecticut. For the second week, Anne's sister takes up residence. The subject of tragedy and strength, Anne Morrow Lindbergh shares with the reader intimate tales of her journey to date, 1955.Īnne travels to an island where she will remain for two weeks. Gift from the Sea is a book written by famed author and wife of legendary pilot Charles Lindbergh, Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
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