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Celebrating friendship, tenderness and inter-generational joy!
Time and the forest are the most precious things we can give to one another.
Dearest Eeva Kilpi – This Celebration Will Continue is a literary non-fiction book about the life of author Eeva Kilpi, the finiteness of life, the power of literature and a friendship that transcends boundaries.
It all begins when publisher Anna-Riikka Carlson start regular visits to author Eeva Kilpi’s home. Thus begins a friendship between two women from different generations, a friendship rooted in a shared love of literature and life.
Dearest Eeva Kilpi – This Celebration Will Continue recounts the soulful encounters between the two women that become friends and explores the multi-faceted, long life of Eeva Kilpi. The book revisits places, people, and events dear to Eeva, while also being firmly rooted in the present — in a world that would be poorer without Eeva Kilpi’s extraordinary work.
Kilpi’s writings on love, nature, and longing for home are more relevant than ever, resonating with readers of all ages. As Kilpi’s life is nearing its end, the vitality of her works has only strengthened. Eeva Kilpi’s legacy is also evident in the messages that Anna-Riikka Carlson carries between the world and Eeva.
Dearest Eeva Kilpi Kilpi – This Celebration Will Continue is a wistful tribute to a beloved writer and at the same time a clarion call for gentleness and tenderness.
Beautifully and poignantly written, this book is a tribute to genuine connection, profound friendship, and, of course, the power of literature.
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‘A fantastically written biography.’ — Päivi Lipponen, PhD, Kanava Non-fiction Prize Jury
‘The book is a breathtakingly stunning and verbally invigorating account of Eeva Kilpi’s life and work, and a poignantly beautiful portrayal of genuine friendship with its many dimensions.’ —Aamulehti daily newspaper
‘Anna-Riikka Carlson’s encounters with writer Eeva Kilpi have resulted in a work that restores faith in the power of literature. Dearest Eeva Kilpi is more than a biography of a beloved writer. Written by Anna-Riikka Carlson, the book is a compelling read about the power of literature, friendship and wise words.’ — Kaisa Kurikka / Turun Sanomat daily newspaper
‘Gentle conversations at Kilpi’s home on Iltaruskontie, beautiful quotes from Kilpi’s work and reflections on both the happy and the difficult things in life make up the book that I want to hug time and again. I think that there will be more than just a lamp on my bedside table in the future. This book will also be there.’ — Liina Putkonen, Seura magazine
