Stuart Connolly embarks on an 1800 mile journey to find the ideal final resting place for his late mother's ashes. Through this pilgrimage, he explores his relationship with his mother and uncovers the complexities of her life outside of being a mother. The book, titled 'Offered in Secret', is part memoir and part investigative journalism, delving into the hidden aspects of his mother's life. Stuart's journey leads him to confront his own limitations as a son and to understand the importance of geography and memories in shaping our connections with loved ones. The book also explores Stuart's complicated relationship with his father and his evolving perspective on life and family. The conversation explores the differences between Stuart Connelly's childhood and his children's upbringing, the impact of technology on creativity, the significance of the pilgrimage he took to dispose of his mother's ashes, and the themes and takeaways from his book 'Offered in Secret'. The chapters cover topics such as childhood experiences, the role of technology, the journey of self-discovery, and the changing dynamics of Mother's Day.
Filmmaker and author Stuart Connelly joins for a moving Mother’s Day conversation about his memoir Offered in Secret, chronicling his 1,800-mile journey to understand and honor his late mother.
Guest Bio:
Stuart Connelly is a director, screenwriter, journalist, and author. His latest book, Offered in Secret, blends memoir and investigative narrative as he retraces his relationship with his late mother through a cross-country pilgrimage to choose her final resting place. He has written and directed feature films and is known for deeply personal storytelling.
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“I got to know my mother better after she died than when she was alive.”