Date of Award

Spring 2005

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

English

Program/Concentration

Creative Writing

Committee Director

Michael Pearson

Committee Member

Janet Peery

Committee Member

Sheri Reynolds

Call Number for Print

Special Collections; LD4331.E64 S57 2005

Abstract

Still Life with Sierra is a memoir about a family's efforts to heal after a fatal accident. On August 18, 1990, Sierra Sijswerda drowned at the age of two years, nine months, and eight days, leaving behind her parents, Peggy and Peter Sijswerda, and her two brothers, Scott and Jasper. This memoir traces the family's journey as they seek to find happiness by rebuilding their lives and identities through various means, including a trans-Atlantic move, extended travel, the birth of a third son, support from each other, lessons from nature, and self-awareness. Ultimately, these measures combine to bring healing to this family.

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DOI

10.25777/y26m-nx73

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