Asaf Amit
a novelist
New Release
The Shine of Sorrowful Youth
On the cusp of fatherhood, Gur is drawn back into the ghosts of his past—a time of aching loss, first love, and the fragile search for solace. In the wake of a tragic car accident that claimed his father’s life and left his mother consumed by grief, a young Gur clung to Yaara, the girl who became his refuge in a world forever changed. Now, as he prepares to welcome his own child, long-buried memories rise to the surface, forcing him to reckon with the wounds of his youth and the echoes of a love that never truly faded.
“The shine of sorrowful youth”, is mesmerizing tale that delves into the depths of the human heart, ultimately revealing the lingering power of lost boyhood, and the profound impact of past traumas on our present lives.
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Asaf Amit's The Shine of Sorrowful Youth navigates the complex emotions of Gur, a character burdened by his past yet longing to reconnect with it. Gur's journey, marked by the loss of his father and a significant childhood injury, delves deeply into the psychological impact of such traumas. Amit skillfully interweaves Gur's memories from his Israeli youth with his current life challenges, including the tension between his quest to find his childhood sweetheart, Yaara, and his obligations to his pregnant wife.
Amit's writing style is notably warm and poetic, creating a striking contrast to the novel's more somber themes. The narrative is rich in descriptive passages that paint vivid pictures of memories and settings. Amit's detailed descriptions offer a rich
‘Amit's writing style is notably warm and poetic.” Karen Almeida, Literary Titan
Praise & Reviews
'The Shine of Sorrowful Youth' shares the fears of a sensitive and very aware boy who is also awakening to sensuality. During the horrible losses, his first love, Yaara, appeared to be a light in the darkness.
This is the journey of a wounded boy and self-conscious man who would become a carer and supporter of his wife and a man who recognized the complexity of what it means to be human and the courage it takes to be there for somebody else. This is a very beautiful book that draws deeply on the struggle and courage it takes to recover from physical and emotional trauma, and the magic that helps us through difficult times.
‘Loved it!
A poignant and beautiful tale about recovery from a childhood accident, "
Nicci Attfield, Reeds-Discovery
Subtlety is the most prominent characteristic of Asaf Amit's poetics. The ability to sketch complex events, longing and memories that never let go, in a thin and beautiful line that give the reader a pulsating reading experience.
Pulsating reading experience women“ Ron Dahan Writer and poet ”
My Story
Asaf Amit is a novelist whose writing is deeply inspired by his childhood trauma. Originally trained as an architect, he now channels his experiences into storytelling, exploring themes of loss, resilience, and memory. He lives in Lexington, MA, with his wife and three sons. In his free time, he enjoys painting and traveling through New England’s four beautiful seasons.
