In the thought provoking, life changing, perception shattering words and images the extraordinary breakthrough poetry volume Sunrises at Midnight by the world renowned, mass media beloved psychotherapist, ancient wisdom teacher, and relationship and trauma expert, Gin Thompson Ph.D., D. Div. returns to her most authentic, creative self.
In this multi-faceted volume Gin sets aside her seven advanced degrees, and bevy of awards, accolades and achievements that have made her an in-demand guest and go to contributor to The TODAY Show, Chicago Tribune, Glamour, Women's Health, Men's Health, Women's Day and countless other shows and publications.
Gin guides us on an extraordinary journey from light to darkness and back with expressions of stunning beauty and spiritual encouragement allowing us all to be spiritually reborn.
Sunrises at Midnight is a collection of poetry and prose divided into seven parts with poems that soothe heartache in the darkest of midnights inspiring comfort within its tenderness of love. Its ethereal poetic lyricism explores universal experience's to sensual romance and erotica driven intimacies in a transformative sojourn, guiding readers to the sunrise of healing and empowerment's freedom.
On a deeply personal level, she wrote "I Will Remember You" as
a tribute to her brother who died by suicide, and "The Day the Ocean Ran Dry" to her cousin (and childhood best friend) who died of AIDS as she held his hand.
Sunrises at Midnight reminds us though broken by loss, we are not alone as we embrace the freedom to discover the courage to release personal pain so that the beauty of life can emerge in all its complex, hard-won glory.
Readers' reviews showcase their personal soul-stirring reflections of Sunrises at Midnight:
"Gin has put together a collection of words that capture raw emotions."
"It's healing being able to read something that puts into words how you personally feel. Especially when you have no words yourself."
"This was simply majestic. I found myself lost in each poem."
"The word choice throughout these readings are a visionaries dream."
"Sunrises at Midnight is more than a book. It's a place of discovery and reflection. The author doesn't just have "a way with words." Experience, pain, love, transparency, passion, and wisdom were just some of the companions to Gin Thompson's pen. Thank you for the window."
"Gin Thompson's poetic prose is salve to the soul. She shares a personal and relatable journey through life and love; exposing the vulnerability and courage it takes to navigate it. Truly a heart speaking read and a reminder that the sun always rises, even through the pain."
