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Myles Katherine Coleman is a writer and photographer. After being named Portland, Oregon’s Best Fashion Photographer, she moved back to her home state of Virginia to work on her other creative love, writing. When she’s not writing or taking photos, she can be found snuggling with her husband and her cat, Zooey Lula, or filming YouTube videos about cameras and cats.
Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite
Temporary Beauty: A Memoir about Panic Disorder and Finding Purpose through Art and Meditation by Myles Katherine Coleman offers an intimate, poignant look into the author's battles with mental health and her journey toward self-acceptance through art and mindfulness. Coleman divides her memoir into six sections, each named after a natural element, drawing from Buddhist Six Element Meditation practices. This structure grounds the narrative and mirrors the healing and calming process she experiences. The memoir takes readers on a transformative journey, beginning from Coleman’s early encounters with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder to her discovery of art as a means to quiet her mind. Her reflections on these experiences are honest and raw, capturing the relentless challenges of living with panic disorder. By sharing her struggles, Coleman creates a deeply relatable experience for readers who may feel isolated by their mental health challenges.
Photographs taken by Myles Katherine Coleman during her travels add a unique layer to the memoir, offering moments of visual respite and connection to the natural world. These images testify to her passion and dedication to capturing beauty, even in personal darkness. Coleman’s writing, filled with vulnerability and resilience, will resonate with those with mental health struggles. Her story is one of hope, illustrating how art and meditation can be powerful tools for finding peace and meaning in life. Temporary Beauty provides a heartfelt testament to the power of art and mindfulness in managing the complexities of mental health. Coleman's journey inspires readers to seek healing and growth, embracing each moment of resilience.
