Gwyndyn Alexander is a feminist poet from New Orleans. This book spans twenty years, detailing her abusive childhood, her recovery, her love for New Orleans, and the triumph of a broken soul healing and finding her voice.
This book is also for all of those who survived and transcended abuse, and all of those who fight tirelessly to end abuse and protect the rights of children. In honor of those fighters, ten percent of the proceeds of the book will go to Protect.
Reviews:
I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of this book, and found myself floored for a long while after I finished it. The combination of gritty (sometimes horrific) life experiences paired with archetypes (I highly recommend "Poet As Briar Rose" and "Poet In Atlantis" as prime examples, along with "Poet As Ariadne" and, well all the rest). This is not to be approached with a haughty opinion of poetry, as this collection will take the wind right out of you.
From the lamentations of Katrina-wracked New Orleans, to scathing indictments of modern-day sexism and a childhood that never was, Gwyndyn Alexander's newest release is a tour de force that renewed my love of poetry. You may feel angry. You may cry. You may feel longing. You may feel any of these emotions and more, but the point is you *will* feel something.
I cannot recommend this book enough for anyone old enough to comprehend loss, longing, rage, and the long-term effects of abuse. A must-read for anyone 16 and up.
Reviews:
I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of this book, and found myself floored for a long while after I finished it. The combination of gritty (sometimes horrific) life experiences paired with archetypes (I highly recommend "Poet As Briar Rose" and "Poet In Atlantis" as prime examples, along with "Poet As Ariadne" and, well all the rest). This is not to be approached with a haughty opinion of poetry, as this collection will take the wind right out of you.
From the lamentations of Katrina-wracked New Orleans, to scathing indictments of modern-day sexism and a childhood that never was, Gwyndyn Alexander's newest release is a tour de force that renewed my love of poetry. You may feel angry. You may cry. You may feel longing. You may feel any of these emotions and more, but the point is you *will* feel something.
I cannot recommend this book enough for anyone old enough to comprehend loss, longing, rage, and the long-term effects of abuse. A must-read for anyone 16 and up.
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