

Furnishing Eternity
A Father, a Son, a Coffin, and a Measure of Life
Author: David Giffels
Narrator: Eric Michael Summerer
Unabridged: 6 hr 17 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Highbridge Audio
Published: 01/02/2018
Categories: Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography, Family & Relationships, Parenting
Synopsis
The unexpected death of his mother and, a year later, of his best friend, coupled with turning fifty and the growing realization that his father won't always be around for such offbeat adventures, leads to a harsh confrontation with mortality and loss.
In this soulful, panoramic memoir and father-son story, Giffels confronts some of the hardest questions common people face with wisdom and humor, unraveling the absence and presence of the people who define us and taking a true measure of life. Furnishing Eternity is the story of a year brought down by loss, a family finding hope in its roots, and the unexpected epiphanies to be found in the things we build. Heartfelt, unvarnished, and piercing with insight, this powerful memoir is Giffels' most intimate exploration of the values and traditions that illuminate the Midwest.