In light and darkness

Åsa Westerlund Kindahl

Cardboard, 172 pages

Just inside the walls of Visby, Sara lives with her husband Tim and their two children Linnea and Isak. Sara, whose mental health is faltering, carries an anxiety that is constantly lurking. One day she can't take it anymore. Sara disappears, never to return. A new story begins where secrets are revealed and where unanswered questions must be answered.

The story is relevant as it deals with mental illness as well as the particular vulnerability of women and children. The events in the book take place mostly in Visby, where the author's heart and soul are.

Are there any themes in the book that you want to highlight? – Yes, men's violence against women. Many children and women are vulnerable in our society and many feel bad. The Metoo movement started a revolution, we must not stop that fight, writes Åsa.

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Votes about the book:

"Such a vivid description of a beloved Gotland. To find comfort when life feels heavy... Åsa describes the meeting with loved ones in a heartfelt way, even with those who have left this world. A feel-good book." Kristina

"Such a good book, finished it this weekend and just wanted a sequel written in the same nice way about an important topic."
Paula .

"A real reading experience! Fantastic environmental descriptions from Visby and fine portrayals of different generations. Sad, exciting and beautiful."
Eve

"A thoughtful and moving book that everyone should read! The book covers important topics from a perspective that is rarely seen. Highly recommended!"
Tilda

"The story is a warm story with a melancholic and wistful element that takes place in Visby. The reader and Linnea are constantly surrounded by a spiritual presence, a guardian angel who gives hope and who wants to walk alongside and help comfort but does not always reach it. The spiritual element lifts the story and gives it a new dimension. A very readable story that describes and puts into words what is still shameful to talk about today, mental illness."
Radojka