Synopsis:

Ancient Hindu scripture says that some "longing in the darkness" propelled our world into being. Deep bonds with the people we love are an expression of that primal force, a doorway to ecstasy. These soul bonds are sensual, are EROS. Here are true stories of a woman's intense connection with beloveds of every gender, every generation - and even cross the boundary of species, in a story of a child's passion for her mongrel dog.

Book Excerpt:

In the thrall of love I recognize the place just at the edge of memory that I had almost, but not quite, forgotten. I remember it as "home"...

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Author Comment:

Of all the books in this quartet of books, this is my favorite. I believe that ecstasy is our birthright, and that love is the glue that holds the universe together. Writing my own love stories as a way of being philosophical, gave me more pleasure than I can say. I hope it warms the hearts of every reader who reads this book.

 

Other books in the quartet:

THE MUSICIANS AND THE SERVANTS: A Novel of India

SEVEN MOVEMENTS,ONE SONG: Memoir as Metaphor

THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME: Living Fully, Dying Consciously

Topics/Categories:

AIDS, Buddhism, Coming-of-Age, Dance, Death and Dying, Dog story, Marriage, Medieval Art, Natural World, Sound Healing

Genre:

General Novel, General Short Stories, Romance Novel

Type of Work:

Book

Publishers:

Sentient Publications

Purchase From:

amazon
Ecstatic Relations

Original Publish Date:

2006-12-10

ISBNs:

ISBN-13: 978-1-59181-052-0 ISBN-10: 1-59181-052-3

Formats:

Paperback