Things My Grandmother Said: Poems - Hardcover

$29.00

Things My Grandmother Said: Poems - Hardcover

Name: Things My Grandmother Said: Poems - Hardcover
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SKU: 9780593803165
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by Amit Majmudar

$29.00

Book Overview

A gorgeous collection of poems inspired by the strong women in award-winning poet Amit Majmudar's life, celebrating the influence, energy, and nurturing language that have fueled his journey as person and poet

This marvelous collection opens with the practical wisdom and unforgettable wit of the poet's grandmother, who said (among other things), "Turmeric can heal anything / but a broken heart" and "Read that to me at / my funeral, boy, right now my show is on." From the foundation of the matriarchal, Majmudar turns to the impact of women as lovers and partners, exploring the contours of passionate, romantic, and married love; he and his wife are "two fireflies/ scooped out of the same evening" to meet in the jar where their constancy contains and sustains them. In the end, all this love transforms into the gift of language: Majmudar writes of how the Goddess in all her forms has charmed his life, giving rise to the creativity and personhood that allows him to seek and find his mother country in poetry.

A remarkable work from a man celebrating the power of the feminine to shape us and define who we are.

ISBN	9780593803165
Author	Amit Majmudar
Publisher	Knopf Publishing Group
Genre	Literature
Format	Hardcover
Published	April 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	112
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print