On Being with Krista Tippett

Gregory Orr — Shaping Grief With Language

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May 28, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Tragedy and Loss of Faith

  • At age twelve, Gregory Orr accidentally shot and killed his younger brother while hunting.
  • This traumatic event led to the loss of his faith and a period of despair.
INSIGHT

Finding Meaning and Social Activism

  • Orr found meaning through writing and social activism after his brother's death.
  • He worked in Mississippi, where he was arrested, beaten, and kidnapped.
INSIGHT

The Magic of Poetry

  • Poetry's magic lies in its ability to create worlds and summon meaning into being.
  • It's not merely descriptive like prose but an existential act.
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