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URSULA LE GUIN Obituary
The American Academy of Arts and Letters notes with sorrow the death of this peerless literary stylist, social critic, and storyteller who pushed against the confines of science fiction with a fierce egalitarianism and remarkable gift of language.
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for URSULA LE GUIN
Maggie Batty
March 1, 2019
Ursula Le Guin was a wonderful author who fired my imagination and hope for the world. Thank you for t Obituary which gathered my thoughts about her. I hope, at 70, it is not to late for me to continue to forge my soul. And I will read Searoad. Thank you!
Robin Goche
February 27, 2019
Thank you, Ursula, your words lit a candle in my mind and heart as a young woman that is burning still
Valenda Newell
February 3, 2018
MAY U COME BACK TO US, BEAUTIFUL TALENTED LADY.....PRAYERS
Patricia Rose FALCAO, MD
January 29, 2018
Dear Ursula LeGuin: YOU ROCKED MY WORLD! over and over and over again! You opened my HEAD to new horizons about ecology, nature/nurture/"civilization and its discontents", about gender spectrum, about biology, about human relations to the cosmos, about what it might mean to be a THINKING human species of femina sapiens sapiens. MANY thanks from here to infinity! Patricia Falcao, MD, MPH, Boston
Harry Simpson
January 25, 2018
Godspeed Ursula, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Isabella Colalillo katz
January 25, 2018
You are the most important voice to have come out of the 20th century. Your writing is multidimensional and relevant. Your work will guide human beings into a future that affords them choices for a more illumined social order. The Telling and Tehanu are your most important works. They reach into the soul of human society through characters that are breathingly whole. The Fisherman of the Inland Sea and churten technology are prophetic and console our imagination. Your generosity as a writer and creator of worlds fills my spirit. May your voyage be eternal and grand.
January 25, 2018
My condolences to Theo, other family members and friends for the loss of your dear mother, Ursula. May you continue to be blessed with her memory and legacy and may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together (Psalms 55:22) ~ Linda, Queens, NY
Alia Ali
January 25, 2018
She was a recent acquaintance. A few years. Life is better since I have known her. She understood. She was in the struggle - till the end. I have lost a friend. I grieve. I salute. Her. Her life. Her work. Words. I and so many are lucky. That we have her words. To live with. To live by. Salute!
christian
January 24, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ursula. May the God of all comfort prove to be your stronghold.
Psalm 18:2
Bob
January 24, 2018
A great talent has left us but her work will live on. I have delighted in reading her books for as long as I can remember. RIP Ursula, your inspiration is eternal.
Juliet Pendray
January 24, 2018
I am so sad to hear of her passing, and I also celebrate and rejoice in her life so well lived! She was an enormous influence on me and many in my life, with her writing and her philosophies. She is so very much missed.
Adrian Barnette
January 24, 2018
We'll miss you !
Brian Wilshere
January 24, 2018
One of the all time great writers, a sad loss to literature and to humanity, her wonderful writing will endure for centuries to come.
Jean C
January 24, 2018
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May it comfort you to know that Ursula will return to the days of her youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25..
January 24, 2018
Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of Ursula K. Le Guin. She lived a well lived life and helped so many people. Cherish her many memories that you shared together with her. May Almighty God give you strength, courage but most of all peace in the difficult days ahead.
1 Corinthians 1:3,4
RH-IL
January 24, 2018
I am sorry to learn of Ursula's death. I have great respect for writers. They use their creative talents to bring enjoyment and enthusiasm to others.
I am reminded of the wonderful and loving promise of Luke 23:43, and I wanted to share this with the family.
Love to all.
January 24, 2018
My condolences to the Le Guin Family. May God sustain you during this difficult time and your many happy memories bring you joy.
January 24, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy for the death of your loved one. Losing someone you love is really hard to deal with. So please find comfort in God because he promises at Psalms 9:9 "He will become a sincere refuge in times of distress."
SUE
January 24, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 24, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nancy
January 24, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of peace (2Thessalonians 3:16) be with your family at this sadden time. Please take care.
Joan
January 24, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy for the lost of your love. No matter how many sympathy you receive it cannot replace what you feel, may the God of comfort help you through the stress you may feel. PS. 94:19
Hope
J H
January 24, 2018
Geoff Farrell
January 24, 2018
Ms. Le Guin was the biggest literary influence in my life. Thank you for walking this earth. And for all the gifts you have given us.
D Cover
January 23, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the family find comfort in the God of tender mercies and comfort. (2 Cor. 1:3)
Carlotta
January 23, 2018
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Le Guin family and friends at this difficult time.
Diana & Gil LeGuin
January 23, 2018
Uncle Charles LeGuin and family you are in our thoughts and prayers Aunt Ursula was such a wonderful writer and we love you all and keeping you in our prayers love always Diana LeGuin
January 23, 2018
My condolences to all her love ones hope you all continue to find laughter in her memories. May God bless you all and better life lay ahead for us all. Reverlation
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