Poems across three generations highlight personal and historical journeys for deep emotional resonance
Explores themes of resilience, loss, and identity to address contemporary issues
Includes references to Scottish landscapes and historical events for cultural richness
Language is accessible yet powerful, making it suitable for a wide audience
Edited by Jackie Kay, a renowned Scottish poet and Scottish Makar
Summarized by Shop
Jackie Kay's first collection as Scottish Makar is a book about the fighting spirit – one, the poet argues, that we need now more than ever. Bantam brings three generations into sharp focus – Kay's own, her father's, and his own father's – to show us how the body holds its own story. Kay shows how old injuries can emerge years later; how
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