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Reviewed by Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite
Maureen Stanton chronicles her tumultuous journey through love, loss, and grit in her memoir, The Murmur of Everything Moving. She offers a dazzling portrait of her passionate yet complicated relationship with Steve, a man whose life becomes intertwined with hers just as he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Before meeting each other, Maureen and Steve had had painful relationships. Now, their connection is out of this world, and their dream is simple: live happily off the land. Three years later, Steve is diagnosed with terminal cancer, and they embark on a new journey to save his life. The desperate quest for a cure will entangle Steve’s childhood friend, Joey, a drug addict who tries to help raise money for experimental treatment, even in an unethical way. This memoir brilliantly captures the journey, the highs and lows, the commitment to be present, and the love that defies pain.
The Murmur of Everything Moving reads like fiction, thanks to Maureen Stanton’s gift for storytelling. She brings the characters to life and lights up human encounters. She writes about emotionally charged scenes with skill, exploring emotions—the feel of a touch, the tenderness of words, and the grief often buried in silences. Some moments are so sweet, like when she writes: “Near the end of his life, Steve would say he wanted me to find someone else to love; I always answered that I didn’t want anyone else.” Stanton's interactions with Steve's family bring to light the rich canvas of relationships that shape our understanding of ourselves and each other. The writing is infused with strong reflections and musings about love, which the author considers reflective. While this book is a well-written memoir about love, bold and confident, it also examines the anatomy of pain and sorrow in an achingly beautiful way.
