The Meaning

"The Meaning is a deeply moving experience comprised of photography, poetry, philosophical musings and even a window into the very soul of different cultures. 

Just when you begin to appreciate the sheer wonder of the subtle blends of poetic prose alongside scintillatingly stunning photography, Cendrine Marrouat will interject with stories from her own life experiences, which are compelling, brutally honest, and above all very life-affirming." - David Ellis, Poet, Author, and Co-Founder of Auroras & Blossoms

"Cendrine’s work not only pushes us to take action towards our well-being, but challenges us to look at ourselves through different perspectives. This was truly well done and felt like a big warm hug that we all needed!" - Robin Chappell (Author / CEO)

"To go beneath experiences, whether gratifying or grief-stricken, and come away with a clarity of discernment is something beyond value. Marrouat’s The Meaning is full of this. It is gentle entreaty to take a meandering stroll down the forest trail where serendipity finds us those synchronicity surprise solutions to the ‘never divulged’ commentary running inside our heads. 

Nothing overbearing or presumptive, just a soothing sensation. Someone who understood without explanation and didn’t put us on the spot so that it felt awkward but began speaking of their own journeys. Vulnerability in an easy breath. As natural as the photos interspersed throughout the book and grounded deep in earth.

In the end, I simply wanted to keep walking." - Danielle An'Mai "The Dani Writer" 

"I found myself continually flipping forward wanting to see what I might discover next. Her beautiful portraits of words and exploration of emotion made this a fun and thoughtful dive into the human soul, perfect for anyone looking for a positive message and a deeper insight into the world this season!" - Joshua Grant (Teacher / Author / Founder of Diabolic Shrimp)

"Sitting with this book is like taking a long walk with a good friend: The conversation moves smoothly, the things you see are many, and you’re left feeling uplifted and centered. Even in the book’s last pages, in which Marrouat recounts and mulls over familial trauma, her words are endowed with love, forgiveness, and peace. The Meaning is an invitation to see the world more kindly, and I’m very glad to have accepted it." - Suze Kay (Pastry Chef / Fiction Writer / Poet / 2017 Wallace Prize Recipient)

"A touching collection of work well worth reading. It’s well organized in its synthesis and engaging from start to finish. One gets easily lost between the pages as they blend together to create the perfect marriage of hope and triumph over the hardest parts of existence. It faces death head on and finds beauty in the undeniable truth that so many are afraid to face." - Ashley Lima

The Meaning is soul-deep poetry that brings light to dark places. The photography is a perfect compliment to each piece, a balance of liminal contrasts and bright, open spaces. "The Meaning" is intensely personal and carries a profound message of hope and forgiveness. - DL Weeks

This ebook is also available from most major online retailers. For more buying options, click here. 

A print version has been released, which can be purchased here.