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20th century, Alice Anderson 1966-, American poets, family relationships, family violence, mental illness, mother and child
This woman’s story of her ordeal to escape her abusive, mentally ill husband knocked me over. She is amazing.
“Like blowtorching through silk, Alice Anderson’s alchemy is to turn the shattering pain of her life into poetry. Heartbreaking, terrifying, and shattering, Anderson’s powerful fight for her kids and her own safety becomes a story of breathtaking redemption and yes, beauty.” -Caroline Leavitt, bestselling author of Cruel Beautiful World
“Anderson is a gifted writer who vividly describes both settings and emotions. Her powerful story gives voice and hope to women caught in similarly terrible conditions.” –Booklist (starred review)
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