Simon Holmes: The Carpenter of Aspendale (1885)

When you hear the word sadness, your mind immediately paints a picture of sorrow, despair, and hard times. A Beautiful Sadness is a soulful collection of poems showing the reader why suffering is necessary in the shaping and transforming of the human character into something truly beautiful. This book illustrates diverse thoughts like anger, self-discovery, and hope. In the words of the author, J. Asheley Brown, aIn this world, suffering is inevitable. During these dark days, it is even expected.a If you have ever been disappointed, hurt and mistreated, abused or depressed, or just need an inspiring word, then pick up this book and learn how to find the beauty in life again.