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An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller
“If you want your breath to catch and your heart to stop, turn to Kate Baer.”–Joanna Goddard, Cup of Jo
A stunning and honest debut poetry collection about the beauty and hardships of being a woman in the world today, and the many roles we play – mother, partner, and friend.
“When life throws you a bag of sorrow, hold out your hands/Little by little, mountains are climbed.” So ends Kate Baer’s remarkable poem “Things My Girlfriends Teach Me.” In “Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny Feels” she challenges her reader to consider their grandmother’s cake, the taste of the sea, the cool swill of freedom. In her poem “Deliverance” about her son’s birth she writes “What is the word for when the light leaves the body?/What is the word for when it/at last, returns?”
Through poems that are as unforgettably beautiful as they are accessible, Kate Bear proves herself to truly be an exemplary voice in modern poetry. Her words make women feel seen in their own bodies, in their own marriages, and in their own lives. Her poems are those you share with your mother, your daughter, your sister, and your friends.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Harper Perennial (November 10, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 112 pages
ISBN-10 : 0063008424
ISBN-13 : 978-0063008427
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.25 x 8 inches
Customers say
Customers find the poetry collection engaging and relatable. They describe the pacing as profound and relatable, with an emotional content that is heartfelt and tender. The poems express aches and joys in a clear and honest way. Many readers find the writing simple and easy to read, without overdone or fussy language. Overall, the book is described as a perfect gift.
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