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It was very therapeutic to express what I was going through as best
as I could. Looking back I think I captured it fairly well. One
positive thing that has come out of writing the book is that those
who have read it are usually very sympathetic, and particularly in
regards to depression, the book builds empathy for those with this
affliction, and lets those suffering from it know someone has been
there too.
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Paul Kloschinsky
Paul Kloschinsky was born in
Saskatchewan in 1963. He received a BSc in Computer
Science and an MD from the University of British
Columbia in the 1980's.
He is
now an avid photographer, songwriter and poet. He lives
in Delta, BC.
About
the Book:
A poetic journey into the life and mind of the author
during a very troubled period of his life. He suffered
from mental health problems and separation from his
beloved for a time. The book renders his problems with
madness, depression and unrequited love in direct and
moving poetry. It is the poet's first book.
Books-And-Authors.net: Where did you grow up and was reading and
writing a part of your life? Who were your earliest
influences and why?
Paul Kloschinsky: I grew up in Delta, BC, Canada, a suburb
of Vancouver. Music was a big part of my life growing up,
but when I reached University I did a lot of extra
curricular reading including Nietzsche, Blake, Hesse, Mann,
and Goethe. My main literary influences are Goethe, Whitman,
Emily Dickenson, Blake and Al Purdy. Anne Sexton was also an
influence for A Time To Cry.
Books-And-Authors.net: Briefly describe your new book OF POETRY A
TIME TO CRY A POETIC MEMOIR OF MADNESS, DEPRESSION, AND UNREEQUESTED LOVE.
Paul Kloschinsky: A poetic journey into the life and mind of
the author during a very troubled period in his life. He
suffered personal tragedy including mental health problems
and romantic failure.
Books-And-Authors.net: HOW THEAPEUTIC WAS IT WRITING A TIME TO CRY
A POETIC MEMOIR OF MADNESS, DEPRESSION, AND UNREEQUESTED
LOVE? Do you feel these poems can help someone else going
through troubled times?
Paul Kloschinsky: It was very therapeutic to express what I
was going through as best as I could. Looking back I think I
captured it fairly well. One positive thing that has come
out of writing the book is that those who have read it are
usually very sympathetic, and particularly in regards to
depression, the book builds empathy for those with this
affliction, and lets those suffering from it know someone
has been there too.
Books-And-Authors.net: In A TIME TO CRY A POETIC MEMOIR OF MADNESS,
DEPRESSION, AND UNREEQUESTED LOVE you write about about many
personal subjects like LOST LOVE, SUICIDE, GUILT, GRATITUDE,
HOPELESS, COURAGE and FAITH. Looking back on what you wrote
was these selected poems who were you speaking to?
Paul Kloschinsky: I was speaking to anyone who would care.
Books-And-Authors.net: Describe the troubled time that brought
about the writing of A TIME TO CRY A POETIC MEMOIR OF
MADNESS, DEPRESSION, AND UNREEQUESTED LOVE?
Paul Kloschinsky: At the age of 29 I suffered a breakdown
and was diagnosed with a major mental illness. I was working
as a family physician at the time. The subsequent decade
involved lots of medication, hospitalizations, loneliness
and grief for my family. Happliy things have been good for
the past few years now and I am embarking on a new career.
Books-And-Authors.net: What did you learn from writing A TIME TO
CRY A POETIC MEMOIR OF MADNESS, DEPRESSION, AND UNREEQUESTED
LOVE?
Paul Kloschinsky: That people reading it are compassionate
and sympathetic to my problems.
Books-And-Authors.net: What do you hope to achieve with A TIME TO
CRY A POETIC MEMOIR OF MADNESS, DEPRESSION, AND UNREEQUESTED
LOVE?
Paul Kloschinsky: To express what I was going through, and
maybe help someone with problems of their own.
Books-And-Authors.net: What's next?
Paul Kloschinsky: I have published two other volumes of
poetry, Deliverance and Simplicity. I have also just
released my first CD, Woodlands, on Prism/Universal in
Canada. My immediate plans are to continue reading and
writing.
Books-And-Authors.net: What was the last book you read?
Paul Kloschinsky: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind.
Books-And-Authors.net: Do you have any hobbies? What are they? How
do they enhance your writing?
Paul Kloschinsky: My main interests are writing, music and
photography. I love being creative and find the synergistic
effect of doing various things exhilarating.
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