Saints: Brian Doyle

Brian Doyle (1956–2017): Brian Doyle was the joyful warrior of wonder. Born into a roaring Irish-Catholic family, he learned early that holiness hid inside the ordinary. After years in journalism, he landed in Oregon and became editor of Portland Magazine. Here his voice was transformed into one of America’s most astonishing essayists, writing in long, breathless sentences that felt like prayer and play at the same time. He died early of tragic brain cancer and left behind a body of work including novels, essays, letters, and love stories about grit and grace. Doyle believed that attention was a form of love and that praise was the only accurate response to this world. Today, he is considered one of the greatest evangelists of awe in an age of cynicism. For More One Long River of Song--Brian Doyle Collected Archives--Portland Magazine Review--New York Times Want to go beyond listening about creators, and become one? Consider joining The Creators Collective...the community Rainier started to unblock your purpose and ignite your passions. Filled with live teachings, creative prompts, and a circle of fellow makers, it’s where you create yourself alive. THE SALON THE INNER CIRCLE