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Book Synopsis: An astonishing collection about interconnectedness—between the human and nonhuman, ancestors and ourselves—from National Book Critics Circle Award winner, National Book Award finalist and U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón.“I have always been too sensitive, a weeper / from a long line of weepers,” writes Limón. “I am the hurting kind.” What does it mean to be the hurting kind? To be sensitive not only to the world’s pain and joys, but to the meanings that bend in the scrim between the natural world and the human world? To divine the relationships between us all? To perceive ourselves in other beings—and to know that those beings are resolutely their own, that they “do not / care to be seen as symbols”?
With Limón’s remarkable ability to trace thought, The Hurting Kind explores those questions—incorporating others’ stories and ways of knowing, making surprising turns, and always reaching a place of startling insight. These poems slip through the seasons, teeming with horses and kingfishers and the gleaming eyes of fish. And they honor parents, stepparents, and grandparents: the sacrifices made, the separate lives lived, the tendernesses extended to a hurting child; the abundance, in retrospect, of having two families.
Along the way, we glimpse loss. There are flashes of the pandemic, ghosts whose presence manifests in unexpected memories and the mysterious behavior of pets left behind. But The Hurting Kind is filled, above all, with connection and the delight of being in the world. “Slippery and waddle thieving my tomatoes still / green in the morning’s shade,” writes Limón of a groundhog in her garden, “she is doing what she can to survive.”
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Experience the captivating power of interconnectedness and poetic brilliance with "The Hurting Kind" by Ada Limón. As a National Book Critics Circle Award winner and U.S. Poet Laureate, Limón's exceptional collection delves into the depths of the human experience, revealing the tender threads that intertwine us with the nonhuman world. Embark on a journey that explores the profound meaning that lies within the fragile boundaries between nature and humanity, where every word becomes a portal to a world of startling insight.
Limón's sensitivity and lyrical prowess transport readers deeper into her emotive tapestry of life, evoking a raw and visceral response. With each poem, she skillfully weaves together stories and perspectives, unveiling connections that stretch beyond conventional boundaries. Explore the intricate relationships between ourselves and other living beings, where empathy and understanding reign supreme. Discover a multitude of voices and experiences, from the sacrifices of parents and grandparents to the resilience of creatures that defy societal expectations.
In "The Hurting Kind," Limón's exploration of loss and longing takes on added resonance in the wake of the pandemic. In the midst of unexpected memories and the mysterious behaviors of forgotten pets, readers will find solace and catharsis. But above all, this collection is a celebration of our shared existence and the joy that can be found even in the most difficult moments. Limón's poetic observations bring the natural world to life, with images of horses, kingfishers, and gleaming eyes of fish, offering a poetic feast for the senses.
Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the brilliance of "The Hurting Kind." Discover the beauty that lies within the connections we forge and the stories that shape our existence. Let Ada Limón guide you through the seasons, encapsulating emotions and memories in words that linger and resonate. Embrace the opportunities for growth, understanding, and empathy that await within these pages. Get your copy of "The Hurting Kind" now and embark on a poetic journey unlike any other.
Experience the power of interconnectedness with "The Hurting Kind".
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