The contents of this book are dear to me. They represent a part of my life that I have had to live and deal with. We are a broken object. We are all broken in different ways. Some of us in a small piece, some in a big piece, and some in several pieces all over. As the author of this book, I was looking for those pieces I had lost, trying to puzzle over where they belonged and where they should be. It felt like I was picking up pieces of broken glass: it cut me every time I picked up one of the pieces. In the end, though, I found a way to merge them with a little bit of gold.

Broken Bodies, Places and Objects demonstrates the breadth of fragmentation and fragment use in prehistory and history and provides an up-to-date insight into current archaeological thinking around the topic. A seal broken and shared by two trade parties, dog jaws accompanying the dead in Mesolithic burials, fragments of ancient warships commodified as souvenirs, parts of an ancient dynastic throne split up between different colonial collections... Pieces of the past are everywhere around us. Fragments have a special potential precisely because of their incomplete format – as a new matter that can reference its original whole but can also live on with new, unrelated meanings. Deliberate breakage of bodies, places and objects for the use of fragments has been attested from all time periods in the past. It has now been over 20 years since John Chapman’s major publication introducing fragmentation studies, and the topic is more present than ever in archaeology. This volume offers the first European-wide review of the concept of fragmentation, collecting case studies from the Neolithic to Modernity and extending the ideas of fragmentation theory in new directions. The book is written for scholars and students in archaeology, but it is also relevant for neighbouring fields with an interest in material culture, such as anthropology, history, cultural heritage studies, museology, art and architecture.

Kintsugi Heart: Mending the Broken with Strength Life's inevitable cracks and breaks can leave us feeling shattered. But what if those experiences, like the cracks in Kintsugi pottery, could be transformed into sources of strength and beauty? Kintsugi Heart: Mending the Broken with Strength draws inspiration from the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with precious metals, highlighting rather than hiding the cracks. This book offers a powerful metaphor for healing our emotional wounds. Within its pages, you'll discover: The Kintsugi Philosophy: Learn how the art of Kintsugi can be applied to your own healing journey, transforming your scars into symbols of resilience. Practices for Mending: Find practical exercises and mindfulness techniques to help you navigate heartbreak, loss, and emotional pain. Building Inner Strength: Embrace the power of vulnerability and self-compassion to emerge from challenges stronger and more resilient. Kintsugi Heart: Mending the Broken with Strength is more than just a guide to healing; it's a celebration of our inherent strength and the transformative power of embracing our vulnerabilities. You'll learn to: Find Beauty in Brokenness: Reframe your perspective on life's challenges, appreciating the lessons learned and the strength gained. Embrace Your Imperfections: Let go of the pressure for flawlessness and find self-acceptance through your experiences. Build Resilience: Develop the tools and practices needed to navigate future challenges with greater strength and compassion. Kintsugi Heart is your gentle companion on the path to healing. It empowers you to transform your brokenness into a thing of beauty, emerging stronger and more radiant than ever before.

Donna Orsatti started her personal journey of recovery on May 14th 2004. After years of working on herself, she embarked on changing her life, while embracing her past. Personally, she is a devoted mother to her only son Julian Orsatti. Her influences include family, friends, and loved ones in the recovering community. Academically, she graduated with a Bachelor’s from Alvernia University and a Doctorate in Psychology from Walden University. Professionally, she is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. Her passion has been working closely with those afflicted with opioid use disorder utilizing a harm-reduction modality. Her book was a labor of love, depicting the struggles of addiction and the possibilities of recovery. Chronicling her life in a condensed format is yet another step in healing from the wounds of the past. I no longer regret my past and hope that it can serve as an inspiration to others who think change is not plausible.

Within the pages of Broken Things Can Be Fixed lie the story of a woman’s search for her purpose. Join her as she struggles to find love, life, and herself, facing every quandary imaginable. Witness as she discovers the love of God and the light to her path. Your once-broken spirit will soon be restored.