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Biographies & Memoirs - The Beautifully Worthless (City Lights/Sister Spit)

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Book Synopsis: Winner of the 2005 Lambda Literary Award for Debut Lesbian Fiction."The Beautifully Worthless is an outrageous act of kindness."—Eileen Myles"She's insanely talented, it's mad. The Beautifully Worthless crisscrosses the USA, like Close to the Knives, like Kerouac, desperately seeking out everything occluded and driven, a frenzy of seeking frozen into poetry."—Kevin Killian"Ali Liebegott’s books evoke a life-affirming sensation that comes from embracing the pendular. Her ability to hit the right tone is scientific, almost violent in its precision—a single word or observation, well-placed, can have a reader crying or laughing aloud."—Evan Karp, Bomb MagazineA runaway waitress leaves her lover, grabs her dog, and hits the highway. Ali Liebegott maps her travels in a series of hilarious and heartbreaking letters to the girl she left behind, and some of the most exquisite poetry written about love, heartache, and madness.

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Introducing the critically acclaimed book, "The Beautifully Worthless" by Ali Liebegott. Winner of the prestigious 2005 Lambda Literary Award for Debut Lesbian Fiction, this book is an absolute must-read for anyone seeking an outrageous act of kindness through literature.

With praise from renowned poets and writers, including Eileen Myles and Kevin Killian, "The Beautifully Worthless" takes you on a cross-country journey, reminiscent of iconic works like "Close to the Knives" and Kerouac's adventurous spirit. The author's words, frozen into poetry, depict a frenzy of seeking and uncovering hidden truths, leaving readers captivated at every turn.

Ali Liebegott has the incredible ability to evoke a range of emotions with her scientific precision in capturing the right tone. Her words possess a violent, yet poetic precision, often driving readers to tears or laughter within a single observation. This book is a testament to the power of a well-placed word, and its impact on our hearts and minds.

Unforgettable and unapologetic, "The Beautifully Worthless" follows the journey of a runaway waitress who seizes the opportunity to hit the open road with her faithful canine companion. Through a series of heartfelt and hilarious letters to her lost love, Liebegott beautifully navigates themes of love, heartache, and madness.

If you are ready to embark on an emotional rollercoaster and experience a life-affirming sensation, then don't miss out on "The Beautifully Worthless". Click here to grab your copy now!

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