Wounds That Cannot Be Wholly Cured

Lessons on healing, loss, and grief from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

In this short essay, JRR Jokien examines the epilogue of The Return of the King and finds modeled in Frodo and Sam a series of lessons on how to deal with the impact that wounds and grief can burden us with. Whether you're looking for hope, encouragement, or just want to know you aren't alone, come along as we examine Tolkien's insights together.

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"Beautifully written and insightful, showing deep understanding of both Tolkien and the human condition." -Joseph S.

"So moving...It made me cry… but ‘not all tears are evil.'" -Stanni H.

"A stunning reflection." -Daryl W.

"This is an amazing piece of writing and so heart-rending." -Kristi S.