Book description
In her seventh collection, Dorianne Laux once again offers poems that move us, include us, and appreciate us fully as the flawed humans we are. Life on Earth is a book of praise for our planet and ourselves, delivered with Laux's trademark vitality, frank observation, and earthy wisdom.
With odes…
Why read it?
1 author picked Life on Earth as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I would read anything Dorianne Laux wrote. This is her most recent book, and as soon I bought the book, I began starting my day with one of her poems.
Each poem is an invitation to the poet’s life and imagination. I laughed, and I cried. I dip in and out of most poetry books; this is one I read from cover to cover.
From LeeAnn's list on poetry books for fans of Pablo Neruda.
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The High House
The Victorian mansion, Evenmere, is the mechanism that runs the universe.
The lamps must be lit, or the stars die. The clocks must be wound, or Time ceases. The Balance between Order and Chaos must be preserved, or Existence crumbles.
Appointed the Steward of Evenmere, Carter Anderson must learn the…
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