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1 author picked Paradox at the Heart as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book of poems by Steve Sackin of Kansas City as he faces brain cancer is a testimony to the power of writing. Deeply affecting and life-affirming. In Steve's words, "To my surprise, after describing [experiences of being in nature], unexpected concluding commentary appeared I did not believe myself capable of writing. Where did this come from? Surprising, intriguing themes kept emerging again and again. I was not sure what this was about or where it was going, and the only way I was going to find out was to keep writing."

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