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Book Synopsis: A remarkable poetry collection with "inextinguishable generosity and abundant wisdom" (Monica Youn) from Clint Smith, the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Critics Circle award-winning author of How the Word Is Passed. Clint Smith’s vibrant and compelling new collection traverses the vast emotional terrain of fatherhood, and explores how becoming a parent has recalibrated his sense of the world. There are poems that interrogate the ways our lives are shaped by both personal lineages and historical institutions. There are poems that revel in the wonder of discovering the world anew through the eyes of your children, as they discover it for the first time. There are poems that meditate on what it means to raise a family in a world filled with constant social and political tumult. Above Ground wrestles with how we hold wonder and despair in the same hands, how we carry intimate moments of joy and a collective sense of mourning in the same body. Smith’s lyrical, narrative poems bring the reader on a journey not only through the early years of his children’s lives, but through the changing world in which they are growing up—through the changing world of which we are all a part. Above Ground is a breathtaking collection that follows Smith’s first award-winning book of poetry, Counting Descent.
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Discover the remarkable poetry collection, Above Ground, by Clint Smith, the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Critics Circle award-winning author of How the Word Is Passed. With "inextinguishable generosity and abundant wisdom," this vibrant and compelling collection explores the vast emotional terrain of fatherhood (Monica Youn). Smith's poignant poems delve into the ways our lives are shaped by personal lineages and historical institutions, while also celebrating the wonder of experiencing the world through the eyes of our children for the first time.
As you immerse yourself in the pages of Above Ground, you'll be transported on a journey that encompasses personal reflections on family and the complexities of raising children in a world filled with social and political unrest. These lyrical, narrative poems offer introspection and provoke thought as they navigate the evolving global landscape we all inhabit. With each word, Smith captures moments of both joy and mourning, highlighting the delicate balance between wonder and despair that we all carry within us.
Prepare to be captivated as you become part of the world Smith has crafted, exploring the early years of his children's lives alongside the rapidly changing world we are all a part of. Above Ground is a breathtaking sequel to Smith's critically acclaimed poetry collection, Counting Descent.
Experience the beauty of Clint Smith's poetry and discover the magic within Above Ground today. Order now to embark on a heartfelt journey of self-reflection and connection.
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