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Patinas of Life
Hardcover
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Publisher Price: $24.95
Publisher: Hard-Penned Press
Published: Nov 27 2025
Pages: 198
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Like copper that greens in the open air or marble steps polished by centuries of feet, our lives, too, gather a patina. Every scar, every joy, every loss adds a layer-proof that we have not merely existed, but truly lived. This book is an exploration of those human patinas: the weathering of choice, the marks of relationship, the tarnish of grief, the shine of discovery. These reflections invite you to see your own life's surface not as flawed, but as uniquely beautiful-shaped by time, trial, and transformation. The surface, after all, is just the beginning.
Patrick Wood is the author of Patinas of Life, his fourth literary work following Tapestry of Love and Loss, Dear Reader, and Reflections. A keen observer of the human condition, he draws insight from his wide-ranging travels, encounters with remarkable people, and the hard lessons earned through adversity and triumph. As CEO of Multi Media Channels (MMC) and a serial entrepreneur, he's connected with individuals from every walk of life-experiences that shape his reflections on love, loss, growth, and the beautiful imperfections that give life its distinctive patina.
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