The title of this book might sound familiar.
It’s from J.R.R. Tolkein’s, The Two Towers.
“Don’t leave me here alone! It’s your Sam calling. Don’t go where I can’t follow! Wake up, Mr. Frodo!”
The title alone led me to pick up this book while I was wandering through the library this week. As I flipped through the pages of the book, I saw photographs, sketches, hand written notes, post cards, and lots of other things that looked unique. It looked like a great book, and I couldn’t resist.
It was indeed great. Don’t Go Where I Can’t Follow is Anders Nilsen’s memorial to his late fiancé, Cheryl Weaver, who passed away of Hodgkin’s disease. It chronicles their travels, time-spent together, Cheryl’s sickness, and a short time period following her passing.
Here’s one of my favorite pages of selections from the Tao Te Ching – another great read that I’ll do a review on in the future.
The book is extremely raw and undeniably beautiful. It speaks to the importance of connection, acceptance, and ultimately being grateful for what you have.