Book description
#1 New York Times bestseller Milk and Honey is a collection of poetry and prose about survival. About the experience of violence, abuse, love, loss, and femininity.
The book is divided into four chapters, and each chapter serves a different purpose. Deals with a different pain. Heals a different heartache.…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Milk and Honey as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I've always been drawn to writers who can say something deeply emotional without using a hundred words to say it. That's probably why Milk and Honey stayed with me.
I found myself returning to its pages because the poems never felt like they were trying too hard to impress me. They were simple, vulnerable, and honest. And sometimes, that's exactly what makes writing powerful.
As someone who writes both poetry and reflective essays, I especially appreciated the way Rupi Kaur moves between vulnerability and strength. The book reminded me that you don't always need elaborate language to make someone feel…
From MissFit's list on identity, belonging, faith, and the messy business of being yourself.
I recommend this book because it places emphasis on women knowing their self-worth. This book also speaks about loving deeply and not having that love given back in return. I could identify with being in relationships that have made me feel unloved and unworthy. I could also identify with having that eye-opening moment when you come to the realization that you are this beautiful, gifted, wonderful human being worthy of having a person in your life who recognizes and truly appreciates you for all that you embody. The takeaway from this book I gained is to never love anyone more…
From Penelope's list on how to turn life’s tragedies into victories.
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