Alive in the Time of the Monks

What happens when survival is no longer enough?

In Alive in the Time of the Monks, Susan Russell blends memoir, spiritual inquiry, and hard-won wisdom into a deeply personal exploration of grief, fear, identity, and awakening. A former Broadway performer, educator, and lifelong seeker, Russell traces a path through family trauma, devastating loss, chronic pain, and profound transformation, asking what becomes possible when we stop reacting to life and begin observing it.

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