A Glimpse of the Big Light: Losing Parents, Finding Spirit

Kurt Vonnegut, Bonnie Raitt, Ed Asner, Helen Caldicott, Marianne Williamson, Roshi Bernie Glassman, Ina Mae Gaskin, Michael O'Keefe, Alicia Bay Laurel and other power figures have all embraced this deeply moving tribute to the human spirit.

Losing both parents within four months of each other, Harvey Wasserman wrote this powerful 160-page poem as a tribute and a cleansing of the spirit. It helped him survive the loss of these loved ones, and it will also help you.

“A knockout…a seductive and important piece of work…The process of
creating it must have been the most terrific high imaginable”
…Kurt Vonnegut
“This beautiful poem is a powerful rite of passage. For all who struggle with the
passing of parents and the quest for spirit, it’s a song for the soul”
… Bonnie Raitt
“Touching and wonderful” …Ed Asner
“Beautiful poetry from a noble soul” …Dr. Helen Caldicott
“In this poem of light and death, Harvey Wasserman…bears eloquent and
moving witness to his own personal awakening, and how that has fueled his
passion to transform the world around him” …Bernie Glassman, Roshi
“An inspiring political activist and writer takes a deep and loving look at his
inner life” …Alicia Bay Laurel
“An eye-opening experience of the love sewn into the Universe”
… Michael O’Keefe
“A beautiful work”
… Ina Mae Gaskin