Genre: Memoir, Inspirational, Christian
The Sound of An Ordinary Life is an unforgettable memoir penned by Alis Cerrahyan. Through her story, Cerrahyan highlights the importance of reconnecting with one’s inner self.
Now in her sixties, Alis finally gains the courage to meet with her seven-year-old self, Canan. Through her conversations with little Canan, we get to know little snippets from her life and the life lessons she learned over the years. Born in a Middle Eastern family to a tyrant mother and a father who loved his wife too much to stop her, Alis had a tough childhood. Nevertheless, she was an inquisitive child always dreaming of a better life. Even when her questions were ridiculed and her achievements underappreciated, she never stopped working toward a better future. However, the scars of her early years remained. Alis’ journey of rising above them is commendable.
Cerrahyan heavily focuses on the significance of one’s childhood and upbringing. Our early life interactions shape our adulthood. Even today, there are parents who treat children with ignorance. Their feelings are not taken into account, and they are looked upon as sub-humans. This has a heavy impact on a child. There are many who still remain stuck in a vicious parenting cycle. They treat their own children the way they were treated as a child, like Cerrahyan’s mother. At the same time, some like Cerrahyan are able to triumph over the negativity of their childhood. Even though the effects still remain, they do their best not to pass on a legacy of neglect and maltreatment.
Alis Cerrahyan also makes us understand the gravity of letting go of resentment and forgiveness. These are the stepping stones of living a life filled with contentment and inner peace. Though the people who hurt us may not accept their folly, it is up to us not to let their actions affect us forever. I have to say I really enjoyed getting to know about her father and brother. The way her father used his sense of humor to tackle life is inspiring. Alis’ love for her brother is evident. One of my favorite moments in the book was when little Canan got to know that her baby brother eagerly waited for her to come home. The joy felt in knowing that somebody needed her touched my heart.
The aspect that impressed me the most is the way this book is presented through Cerrahyan’s conversations with her own younger self. This unique narrative style has touched my heart. The themes of self-discovery, forgiveness, resilience, and inner peace are discussed in a simple and empathetic manner. Cerrahyan’s writing style has an ethereal, lyrical quality. Even though she deals with heavy topics, she makes everything easy to understand, even for a child.
Alis Cerrahyan’s life may seem ordinary at first glance. However, it is nothing short of extraordinary. The Sound of an Ordinary Life by Alis Cerrahyan is a heartwarming tale of resilience and self-discovery that taught me a lot about life. I highly recommend Alis Cerrahyan’s The Sound of An Ordinary Life to fans of memoirs and inspirational tales. This book will definitely help you on your path to becoming a better human being.
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