Some men and women, by the time they reach the middle of their lives, are carrying more than they have admitted to anyone. Grief they have not wept for. Generosity that has emptied them. Years of working without rest. The Hidden Gold is the story of a man at the end of seven such years, of the journey he took to rest, and of the janitor he met in a hotel corridor whose first gift to him was the speaking of his name.
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From the back cover: Some reach midlife carrying more than they have spoken. This is the story of a man at the end of such years, and the janitor who first greeted him by name.
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“A book that lingers in quiet ways.”
Each page invites a gentle pause. The prose is careful, unhurried, and clear—offering a space to set burdens down, if only briefly. For readers who seek stillness and honest reflection.
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The book considers being seen, burdens carried, unspoken grief, boundaries, and passing on wisdom.
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