WISDOM OF A WAIF

by David Joel Nirenstein

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Book Details

Language : English

Publication Date : 8/22/2012

Format : Softcover

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 141

ISBN : 9781477119129

Format : Hardcover

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 141

ISBN : 9781477119136

Format : E-Book

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 141

ISBN : 9781477119143

About the Book

It is nearly impossible to complete our own passages through life entirely unscathed. Inevitably, we find ourselves stumbling upon adversity in search of self, love, and beauty.

While captivating his readers with a precise, yet creative command of the English language, David Joel Nirenstein showcases his great love for metaphysics and philosophical ideology in “Wisdom of a Waif ”.

David Joel Nirenstein’s “Wisdom of a Waif ” is not merely an eclectic collection of metaphysical poetry. To read “Wisdom of a Waif ” is to experience this author’s life-force, which breathes within.

“I have undertaken the task of writing a book for one reason only: to put down my thoughts while I am able...I’m not taking any chances of leaving this thrilling world with a brain full of dead thoughts. I should like to be rather empty of all my prized ideas.

“For thoughts should be considered eternal, whether or not one considers them to have any sort of life. Hence, I wouldn’t want to deprive them of the chance for immortality…”

David Joel Nirenstein

About the Author

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY David Joel Nirenstein Born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, Mr. David Joel Nirenstein graduated from Brandeis University in 1956 with a B.A. in Creative Arts. Early in his writing career, Mr. Nirenstein gained employment as editorial assistant for G. and C. Merriam Company, during which time he worked on the production of Merriam-Webster’s 7th Collegiate Dictionary. More than two-dozen literary magazines in the United States and Canada have published his poetry, including The Stars and Stripes newspaper, Canadian Forum, and Poetry Digest. In addition to Mr. Nirenstein’s extensive collection of poetry, his writings include several children’s books, humorous vignettes, and philosophical essays. Also a talented composer and lyricist, Mr. Nirenstein wrote approximately one hundred compositions, including film themes, romantic ballads, and gospel and religious music. During the course of his adult life, Mr. Nirenstein worked tirelessly to promote his writing and music. In 1996, Bourne Company Music Publishers accepted “Lullaby: To Our Near and Distant Son”, a piano composition dedicated to his late infant son, Dana Stephen Nirenstein. Sadly, Mr. Nirenstein died in January 1998, leaving, as his legacy, a comprehensive collection of poetry and music, yet to be discovered by the public--until now.

Customer Reviews

"WISDOM OF A WAIF:

Portrait of the Author

David Joel Nirenstein?s ?Wisdom of a Waif? is, in part, a collection of existential poems. The term ?existentialism? is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as follows:

?a philosophy that emphasizes the uniqueness and isolation of the individual experience in a hostile or indifferent universe, regards human existence as unexplainable, and stresses freedom of choice and responsibility for the consequences of one's acts.

Yet, in addition to the existential ideas relating to human behavior and existence, the reader will discover that the poetry contained in ?Wisdom of a Waif? also includes themes such as the beauty found in nature and the search for love.

The title of the first poem in the book, ?Orientation Speech for One-Day Old Cadavers? may conjure up images in one?s mind of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, for instance, or of the mind-set of struggling artists such as Van Gogh, who suffered from depression.

David Joel Nirenstein (1933 ? 1998), a commercial real-estate broker by necessity, was a composer, poet, and creative writer by choice. A struggling artist, his dream was to be recognized for the talent that he possessed. His sadness (second to the death of his infant son, Dana Stephen, at the age of nine months) stemmed from the fact that he feared that his music would not be published during his lifetime, despite his tireless, agent-less effort toward this goal.

The reader of ?Wisdom of a Waif? will also discover that, although many of the existential poems address death, humor may be found in the midst of the serious content. The utilization of humor in this manner was characteristic of David Joel Nirenstein in his life. Despite the obstacles he faced in pursuit of his dream--namely, the rejection letters he received, along with the resulting disappointment?he loved life. He loved to laugh, to listen to classica

Dina Nirenstein Fields
"WISDOM OF A WAIF:

Portrait of the Author

David Joel Nirenstein?s ?Wisdom of a Waif? is, in part, a collection of existential poems. The term ?existentialism? is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as follows:

?a philosophy that emphasizes the uniqueness and isolation of the individual experience in a hostile or indifferent universe, regards human existence as unexplainable, and stresses freedom of choice and responsibility for the consequences of one's acts.

Yet, in addition to the existential ideas relating to human behavior and existence, the reader will discover that the poetry contained in ?Wisdom of a Waif? also includes themes such as the beauty found in nature and the search for love.

The title of the first poem in the book, ?Orientation Speech for One-Day Old Cadavers? may conjure up images in one?s mind of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, for instance, or of the mind-set of struggling artists such as Van Gogh, who suffered from depression.

David Joel Nirenstein (1933 ? 1998), a commercial real-estate broker by necessity, was a composer, poet, and creative writer by choice. A struggling artist, his dream was to be recognized for the talent that he possessed. His sadness (second to the death of his infant son, Dana Stephen, at the age of nine months) stemmed from the fact that he feared that his music would not be published during his lifetime, despite his tireless, agent-less effort toward this goal.

The reader of ?Wisdom of a Waif? will also discover that, although many of the existential poems address death, humor may be found in the midst of the serious content. The utilization of humor in this manner was characteristic of David Joel Nirenstein in his life. Despite the obstacles he faced in pursuit of his dream--namely, the rejection letters he received, along with the resulting disappointment?he loved life. He loved to laugh, to listen to classica

Dina Nirenstein Fields
"WISDOM OF A WAIF:

Portrait of the Author

David Joel Nirenstein?s ?Wisdom of a Waif? is, in part, a collection of existential poems. The term ?existentialism? is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as follows:

?a philosophy that emphasizes the uniqueness and isolation of the individual experience in a hostile or indifferent universe, regards human existence as unexplainable, and stresses freedom of choice and responsibility for the consequences of one's acts.

Yet, in addition to the existential ideas relating to human behavior and existence, the reader will discover that the poetry contained in ?Wisdom of a Waif? also includes themes such as the beauty found in nature and the search for love.

The title of the first poem in the book, ?Orientation Speech for One-Day Old Cadavers? may conjure up images in one?s mind of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, for instance, or of the mind-set of struggling artists such as Van Gogh, who suffered from depression.

David Joel Nirenstein (1933 ? 1998), a commercial real-estate broker by necessity, was a composer, poet, and creative writer by choice. A struggling artist, his dream was to be recognized for the talent that he possessed. His sadness (second to the death of his infant son, Dana Stephen, at the age of nine months) stemmed from the fact that he feared that his music would not be published during his lifetime, despite his tireless, agent-less effort toward this goal.

The reader of ?Wisdom of a Waif? will also discover that, although many of the existential poems address death, humor may be found in the midst of the serious content. The utilization of humor in this manner was characteristic of David Joel Nirenstein in his life. Despite the obstacles he faced in pursuit of his dream--namely, the rejection letters he received, along with the resulting disappointment?he loved life. He loved to laugh, to listen to classica

Dina Nirenstein Fields

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