NY, New York, September, 2003 — Molly O’Connor, published by iUniverse, Inc., announced today the publication of Art of the Restless.

In Art of the Restless, Molly O’Connor revisits some of the most painful and traumatic events from her past in this intensely personal memoir. Wrapped up in her mother’s depression, her father’s alcoholism, and the overall wellbeing of the rest of her family, Molly comes to realize that she must conquer her own lifelong fear and depression if she is ever to have a life of her own. The death of her parents forces Molly to revisit difficult childhood experiences and to reframe them in a new context. Molly gains understanding, wisdom and compassion for the people and events that have shaped her. Art of the Restless promises to be honest, surprisingly humorous, and completely unforgettable.

NY, New York, (PRWEB) September 14, 2003

In Art of the Restless, Molly O’Connor revisits some of the most painful and traumatic events from her past in this intensely personal memoir. Wrapped up in her mother’s depression, her father’s alcoholism, and the overall wellbeing of the rest of her family, Molly comes to realize that she must conquer her own lifelong fear and depression if she is ever to have a life of her own. The death of her parents forces Molly to revisit difficult childhood experiences and to reframe them in a new context. Molly gains understanding, wisdom and compassion for the people and events that have shaped her. Art of the Restless promises to be honest, surprisingly humorous, and completely unforgettable.

Art of the Restless is a powerfully descriptive novel that will touch anyone who has suffered through fear and depression, codependency, or the loss of a loved one. O’Connor describes her mother’s death:

     "Very soon after, her breath caught once, the monitor held a steady beat, and just like that,softly and quietly, she was gone. At the moment of her death, her eyes opened wide, and the expression on her face was one of surprise . . . and contentment. My mother was radiant on her deathbed and it was in that moment that I knew I believed in God."

Art of the Restless is about learning to love oneself despite the many imperfections we inherently possess. Art of the Restless is about self-reflection, and self-forgiveness. Art of the Restless is about being able to accept the fact that help is available to anyone who is willing to receive it, and teaches that good things are often born from disaster. In addition, Art of the Restless stresses the importance of overcoming the fear of rejection and failure in order to realize the many great rewards that life has to offer.

Molly O’Connor has made a career of her love for the English language. First as an English teacher, and now as the writer of Art of the Restless, an autobiographical look at life after the death of her parents that gives the reader valuable insight into the author’s struggle with lifelong depression and codependency. O’Connor currently lives in New York with her husband and two daughters.

Art of the Restless is an unforgettable memoir that highlights the author’s triumph over her parents’ death with humor, sensitivity, and above all, humanity.

ISBN 0-595-27860-4, 2003, $12.95, Published by iUniverse. To order visit, http://www.iUniverse.com or call 1-877-823-923.

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