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Rachel’s Poem – A Memoir of a Sister’s Love


About Rachel’s Poem

Rachel’s Poem is a reflection of love, loss, and healing. Written by Rachel Goodman, it captures the quiet power of a moonlit night at the beach. More than a moment in time, it symbolizes resilience and connection, offering a glimpse into the larger story shared in Deborah Kasdan’s autobiography. This moving memoir of a sister’s love reveals how family ties endure even in the face of mental illness and tragedy.

In Delicate Aroma

In delicate aroma I walked the beach at nightWhere the moon Joined sand into sea And the waves rolled back the world.
Here shattered night Makes clean each grain it meets Where yesterday A sand-crab walked And found its mate for safety.
Roll back the world For so I have been free With a crab And the sea And my shadow on the moon-lit beach. -Rachel Goodman
Find more of Rachel’s poems in the book

Themes of Love and Mental Illness

The words of Rachel’s poem echo the broader themes found throughout the memoir. The book explores the challenges and triumphs of living alongside schizophrenia, including the profound impact of schizophrenia on siblings and the way families adapt, support, and heal. It is not only a work of remembrance but also a deeply human story of survival.

Discover the Memoir

Readers can discover more of Rachel’s writing and experiences in this heartfelt book about schizophrenia. Through poetry and narrative, Deborah Kasdan’s autobiography invites us to reflect on the lasting bonds of family, the strength of compassion, and the power of memory.